Union Of India vs Dhiraj (D) Thru Lrs

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal against the Delhi High Court's judgment enhancing compensation under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The High Court had fixed compensation at ₹345 per square yard, along with a 30% solatium and interest rates of 9% and 15%. The Supreme Court noted that the High Court's reliance on a prior judgment was misplaced, as that judgment had been set aside in a subsequent case, leading to the conclusion that the compensation awarded was excessive and should be reduced.