Sachida Nand Lal @ Sachida Nand Shah vs State Of Bihar (Now Jharkhand)

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal regarding the enhancement of compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 4 and Section 18. The Court held that the High Court's decision to enhance compensation for category 'Ka' land to Rs. 66,000 per acre while maintaining the 'Kha' land at Rs. 24,250 per acre was unjustified, as the 'Kha' land should receive at least half the compensation of 'Ka' land. The Court ultimately directed a reassessment of compensation for 'Kha' land in line with the principles established.