SUBH RAM vs HARYANA STATE

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically analyzing the market value determination as per Section 4(1). The Court held that the Reference Court's reliance on Ex. R2, a sale deed indicating a significantly lower price, was erroneous and should be excluded from consideration. The Court recalculated the market value based on the average of the claimants' sale deeds, ultimately determining the compensation to be Rs.98.90 per sq.yd, thereby enhancing the compensation awarded to the landowners.