Supreme Court of India · 2005-08-04
R.P. Singh vs Union Of India (Uoi) And Ors.
- Citation / case number
- AIR2005SC4189
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- R.P. Singh
- Respondent
- Union Of India (Uoi) And Ors.
- Author
- Ashok Bhan
- Bench
- Ashok Bhan, S.B. Sinha
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning land acquisition compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4 and Section 18. The Court upheld the High Court's determination of the market value at Rs. 6,500 per bigha, along with statutory benefits including a 30% solatium and interest rates as per the amended provisions of the Act. The Court rejected the appellants' claim for Rs. 20,000 per bigha, affirming the compensation awarded by the High Court.