DES RAJ (DECEASED) THROUGH L.RS. vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court held that under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, appellants are entitled to the same enhanced compensation awarded to similarly situated claimants, specifically referencing the case of Pratap Singh and others. The Court exercised its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to equalize compensation, enhancing it to Rs. 40,000 per bigha. The Court overturned the High Court's dismissal of the appellants' review applications, thereby granting them the same benefits as awarded to Pratap Singh and others.