Supreme Court of India · 2006-05-23
The State Of Punjab vs Harchal Singh (Dead) Through Lrs
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2006 SUPREME COURT 2122
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- The State Of Punjab
- Respondent
- Harchal Singh (Dead) Through Lrs
- Author
- Ar. Lakshmanan
- Bench
- Ar. Lakshmanan, Lokeshwar Singh Panta
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to award compensation of Rs.1,75,000 per acre for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4. The Court emphasized the importance of considering the potentiality and development of the land, noting that the acquired land was suitable for industrial purposes due to its proximity to developed areas. The Court affirmed the High Court's findings based on evidence presented, thus maintaining the increased compensation awarded to the claimant.