CHARAN DASS (DEAD) BY LRS. vs H.P. HOUSING URBAN DEV. AUTHORITY .

The Supreme Court addressed appeals arising from the High Court's decision to reduce compensation awarded under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court held that the High Court erred in its assessment of market value, emphasizing that the compensation must reflect the true market value of the land acquired. The Supreme Court reinstated the District Judge's compensation amount of Rs.2 lakh per Bigha, affirming the reliability of the evidence presented by the appellants and rejecting the Housing Board's claims regarding the inadequacy of the sale deeds used for valuation.