BALBIR KAUR vs U.P.SEC.EDU.SERVICE SELECTION BOARD&ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed multiple civil appeals concerning the interpretation of various provisions under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, particularly focusing on the compensation for land acquisition under Section 23 and the principles of just compensation. The Court established that the market value of the land must be determined as of the date of notification under Section 4, and any delay in the acquisition process should not adversely affect the compensation due to the landowners. The appeals were allowed, and the compensation awarded by the lower courts was modified accordingly.