Hem Raj & Ors vs Kartar Singh (D) By Lrs. & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the amendments made to the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 23(1-A) and 23(2), apply to cases where the award was made prior to the amendments, provided the application for benefits is made after the amendments came into effect. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant the benefits of the amended provisions to the respondents, affirming that the executing court cannot question the validity of the decree. The appeal by the State of Haryana was dismissed, confirming the enforceability of the amended award.