R.P. SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's determination of compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically affirming the market value of Rs. 6,500 per bigha for lands in Mangolpur Kalan and Khurd. The Court ruled that the appellants were entitled to a 30% solatium and interest rates of 9% per annum for one year and 15% thereafter, along with simple interest at 6% from 1964 under Section 4(3) of the Land Acquisition (Amendment and Revalidation) Act, 1967. The judgment clarified the application of statutory benefits under the amended provisions of the Act, ensuring fair compensation for the landowners.