BHAGAT SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the determination of compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 4 and Section 18. The Court upheld the High Court's valuation of the land, which was based on a precedent case, Ranjit Singh vs. Union of India, and emphasized that the market value must consider various factors, including the nature and quality of the land. The appeal for higher compensation was dismissed due to lack of sufficient evidence to deviate from the established valuation.