THAKUR KULDEEP SINGH(D) THR. LR. vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 23(1-A) and the calculation of solatium. The Court affirmed the High Court's award of Rs.3000 per sq. yd. along with a 30% solatium and interest rates of 9% p.a. for one year and 15% p.a. thereafter. The appellants' claim for Rs.6000 per sq. yd. was denied, establishing that compensation must reflect market value and statutory provisions.