R.P. Singh vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically focusing on the compensation awarded for land in villages Mangolpur Kalan and Mangolpur Khurd. The Court upheld the High Court's determination of market value at Rs. 6,500 per bigha, along with a 30% solatium and interest rates as stipulated under the Act. The judgment clarified the application of Section 4 and Section 18 of the Act, affirming the entitlement of claimants to statutory benefits due to delays in payment.