State Of Haryana & Anr vs Kartar Singh (D) By Lrs

The Supreme Court upheld the application of the amended provisions of Sections 23(1-A) and 23(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, granting enhanced compensation to the respondents for their acquired land. The Court ruled that the High Court had jurisdiction to grant benefits under the amended provisions despite the prior dismissal of the State's special leave petition. The appeal by the State of Haryana was dismissed, affirming the execution of the award and decree dated April 28, 1989.