SHIV RAM vs STATE OF H.P. .

The Supreme Court analyzed the compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Section 4, in a case involving the acquisition of land in Shimla. The Court held that the Division Bench's assessment of the land's quality and situation was inaccurate, as evidence indicated that the acquired lands were of similar quality to previously acquired lands that received higher compensation. Consequently, the Court enhanced the compensation to Rs.1.75 lakh per bigha, aligning it with the earlier acquisition, thereby overturning the lower compensation awarded by the Collector and affirmed by the District Judge and High Court.