Supreme Court of India · 2004-08-05
Om Prakash (D) By Lrs. & Ors vs Union Of India & Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2004 SUPREME COURT 4135
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Om Prakash (D) By Lrs. & Ors
- Respondent
- Union Of India & Anr
- Bench
- Shivaraj V. Patil, B. N. Srikrishna
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically examining Sections 4, 6, 18, 22, and 23. The Court upheld the High Court's assessment of the market value of the acquired lands at Rs. 82,255 per bigha, affirming the entitlement to solatium at 30% and interest rates of 9% and 15% as specified. The judgment clarified the calculation of compensation and interest, reinforcing the rights of landowners under the Act.