MEHRAWAL KHEWAJI TRUST(REGD) FARIDT&ORS. vs STATE OF PUNJAB .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court, affirming the Additional District Judge's order enhancing compensation under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court found that the land in question had significant commercial potential, justifying the compensation increase to Rs. 1,00,000 per acre. The Court ruled that the appellants did not sufficiently demonstrate a case for further enhancement of compensation beyond what was awarded by the Reference Court.