Lucknow Development Authority vs Krishna Gopal Lahoti And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Allahabad High Court dismissing the appeal under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and Section 96 of the CPC, affirming the Tribunal's award of compensation at Rs.6/- per sq. ft. The Court found that the Tribunal had adequately evaluated the evidence and determined the market value of the land, rejecting claims for higher compensation based on the proximity to developed areas. The judgment reinforces the principle that the determination of compensation must be based on evidence presented and the Tribunal's findings are to be respected unless shown to be arbitrary or capricious.