Prem Chand & Ors vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court held that the claimants are entitled to additional compensation under Section 23(1-A) of the Land Acquisition Act, as the award was pending on 24.09.1984 and had not been made before 30.04.1982, thus overruling the High Court's decision to deny this benefit. The Court also noted that the compensation fixed by the High Court at Rs.39,300/- per bigha was inadequate, referencing prior judgments that awarded Rs.76,550/- per bigha for similar lands in Dallupura. The Court set aside the High Court's order regarding the denial of additional compensation and directed that the claimants be awarded the appropriate compensation.