RANVIR SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning land acquisition compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically Section 4(1) and Section 18. The Court upheld the High Court's enhanced compensation amounts, determining that the compensation awarded by the Reference Court was inadequate and did not reflect the market value of the land. The Court affirmed the High Court's compensation rates of Rs. 67000 per bigha for notifications dated 13.2.1981 and 20.2.1981, among others, thereby ensuring fair compensation for the landowners.