STATE OF M.P. vs SATYAVRATA TARAN

The Supreme Court addressed multiple civil appeals arising from SLPs concerning the interpretation of various provisions under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court emphasized that compensation must be just and fair, adhering to the principles laid out in Section 23 of the Act, which mandates consideration of market value and other factors. The Court held that the compensation awarded by the lower courts was inadequate and directed a recalculation based on the prevailing market rates, thereby ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.