KANTA DEVI vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court addressed appeals arising from a common award under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4 and Section 18. The Court held that the compensation awarded by the Land Acquisition Collector was inadequate, affirming the District Judge's enhancement of compensation to Rs.1,28,000/- per acre for the first category of land and Rs.80,000/- per acre for the second category. The appeals were allowed, and the compensation was upheld as just and fair under the provisions of the LA Act.