ATTAR SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 23(1A). The Court held that the market value of acquired land should consider various factors, including agreements made in Lok Adalat settlements, and emphasized that the fair market value should reflect the nature and quality of the land. The Court ultimately directed that the compensation should be aligned with the Rs.22,000 per bigha established in a prior Lok Adalat settlement, thereby enhancing the compensation awarded by the High Court.