Union Of India & Anr vs Ranchod & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed appeals against the Madhya Pradesh High Court's dismissal of landholders' and Union of India's appeals regarding compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court emphasized that the High Court's cryptic order lacked consideration of evidence, violating principles of natural justice. The Court held that the matter required fresh consideration, thereby allowing the appeals and remanding the case for a detailed examination of the evidence and appropriate compensation determination under Sections 4(1), 6(1), and 18 of the Act.