Fida Hussain & Ors vs Moradabad Dev. Authority & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referring to Section 23 and Section 24. The Court established that the market value of the land must be determined as of the date of notification under Section 4, and that the compensation awarded must reflect the prevailing market rates. The appeals were allowed, and the compensation awarded by the lower courts was enhanced accordingly.