STATE OF WEST BENGAL vs BIRESWAR DUTTA ESTATE PRIVATE LTD.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Division Bench regarding the appellant's wrongful possession of premises and the determination of mesne profits. The Court confirmed the rates set by the Commissioner at Rs.8/- per sq.ft. from 8.10.1994 to 31.8.1998 and Rs.9.50 per sq.ft. from 1.9.1998 until possession was delivered. The appellant's objections regarding lack of opportunity to present evidence were overruled, affirming the finality of the Division Bench's order and the validity of the acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4(1), 6, and 16.