TRISHALA JAIN vs STATE OF UTTARANCHAL

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically focusing on Section 4(1) and Section 18. The Court held that the application of the belting system by the Special Land Acquisition Officer was improper since the entire land was acquired for a single public purpose, thus establishing that compensation should reflect the market value without arbitrary deductions. The Reference Court's determination of compensation at a flat rate of `5,12,000 per bigha was upheld, ensuring fair compensation for the claimants.