Satish And Ors vs State Of U.P. & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4, 6, 9, 17(1), 17(3A), and 17(4). The Court held that the Collector's determination of compensation must consider relevant sale deeds and not arbitrarily exclude them based on perceived value or distance. The judgment emphasized the need for fair compensation and adherence to statutory provisions, ultimately ruling in favor of the appellants regarding the inadequacy of the compensation awarded.