Ranvir Singh & Anr vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically Section 4(1). The Court upheld the High Court's compensation awards, which significantly increased the amounts awarded by the Reference Court, establishing that compensation must reflect the fair market value of the land. The Court affirmed the principle that compensation should be just and adequate, leading to the dismissal of appeals by the Union of India and the upholding of the claimants' compensation amounts.