CHAKAS vs STATE OF PUNJAB .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically under Sections 4 and 6. The Court upheld the Reference Court's assessment of compensation at Rs. 1.5 lakh per acre, affirming that landowners are entitled to statutory benefits as per the amended provisions of the Act. The appeals for enhancement and reduction of compensation were disposed of, maintaining the compensation awarded by the High Court.