Haridwar Development ... vs Raghubir Singh, Etc

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning land acquisition compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to award a uniform compensation rate of Rs. 26.25 per sq.ft. for all acquired lands, rejecting the categorization into belts proposed by the Collector. The Court affirmed the entitlement of claimants to statutory benefits under Section 23(1A), Section 23(2), and Section 28 of the Act, while also dismissing the Authority's challenge regarding interest under Section 28. The outcome confirmed the High Court's ruling on compensation and benefits.