Kanta Devi & Ors vs State Of Haryana & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4 and Section 18. The Court upheld the High Court's enhancement of compensation to Rs.2,88,000/- per acre, establishing that the market value must reflect current economic conditions and not merely historical rates. The judgment confirmed the principle that compensation must be just and fair, leading to the dismissal of the State's appeals against the compensation awarded.