Attar Singh & Anr vs Union Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Section 23(1A), determining that the market value of acquired land should consider various factors including location and quality. The Court held that the High Court's assessment of Rs.11,500/- per bigha was inadequate given a prior Lok Adalat settlement fixing the value at Rs.22,000/- per bigha. Consequently, the Court directed that compensation should reflect the higher market value established in the Lok Adalat settlement, along with applicable solatium and interest.