H.P. Housing Board vs Bharat S. Negi And Ors.

The Supreme Court held that in land acquisition cases, all sale instances must be considered for determining compensation, as per the Land Acquisition Act. The Court found the High Court's exclusion of certain sale instances erroneous, emphasizing that the average compensation should account for all relevant sales. Ultimately, the Court fixed the compensation at Rs. 74,444/- per bigha, allowing for a deduction of 33-1/3% for development costs, while confirming entitlement to solatium and interest under the Act.