DAYAL SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, in proceedings under the Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952. The Court held that landowners can seek redetermination of compensation under Section 28A if they can demonstrate that others have received higher compensation for similar land. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to allow the appellants' application for redetermination of compensation, emphasizing the need for equitable treatment among landowners.