Bhagat Singh & Ors vs Union Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the determination of market value for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4 and Section 18. The Court upheld the High Court's valuation of the land, which was based on a previous decision in Ranjit Singh vs. Union of India, stating that the appellants failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify a different valuation. The Court reiterated that market value assessment must consider various factors, including land quality and location, and ultimately dismissed the appeal for higher compensation.