LUCKNOW DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs KRISHNA GOPAL LAHOTI .

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. The Court affirmed the Tribunal's determination of market value at Rs.6/- per sq. ft., rejecting the landowners' claim for a higher valuation of Rs.60/- per sq. ft. The Court held that the evidence presented did not substantiate the claim for increased compensation, thus maintaining the Tribunal's award as just and adequate.