STATE OF HARYANA vs GURBAX SINGH(DEAD) BY LRS. & ANR. ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals regarding the quantum of compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court upheld the Division Bench's decision to increase the market value of the land to Rs.1,25,000 per acre, citing the absence of evidence to suggest a lower value than that reflected in sale deeds. The Court affirmed the statutory benefits awarded by the lower courts, emphasizing the importance of fair compensation in land acquisition cases under Section 4 and Section 18 of the Act.