Ranvir Singh And Anr. vs Union Of India (Uoi)

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically Section 4, which involved compensation rates set by the Union of India and subsequently modified by the Reference Court and High Court. The Court upheld the High Court's compensation awards, significantly increasing the amounts for the notifications dated 13.2.1981, 20.2.1981, 13.3.1981, and 31.12.1981, establishing that fair market value must reflect current market trends and not be limited to earlier awards. The Court's holding affirmed the High Court's decisions, thereby enhancing compensation for the claimants.