Union Of India (Uoi) vs Bal Ram And Anr.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, affirming that a market value of Rs. 47,224 per bigha was reasonable for lands in Shahbad Mohamadpur, similar to those in the vicinity of Palam Airport. The Court clarified that contiguity of villages alone does not justify compensation differences, but the nature and quality of the lands were found to be similar. The Court dismissed the appeal, agreeing with the High Court's rationale that it would be unfair to discriminate among landowners under similar circumstances.