Charan Dass (Dead) By Lrs vs H.P. Housing Urban Dev. Authority & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 18 and Section 54. The Court held that the High Court erred in reducing the compensation awarded by the District Judge, emphasizing the need for fair market value assessment and the relevance of evidence presented by landowners. The Court reinstated the District Judge's compensation amount, affirming the principle that compensation must reflect the true market value of the acquired land.