Delhi Development Authority vs Bali Ram Sharma And Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Section 4 and Section 18. The Court held that the High Court's enhancement of compensation from Rs. 76,550 to Rs. 3,45,000 per bigha was unjustified as it relied on post-notification transactions and government rates not accepted in prior cases. The Court reaffirmed the principle that similar cases should yield consistent compensation outcomes, ultimately restoring the compensation amount set by the reference court.