HEM RAJ vs KARTAR SINGH (D) BY LRS. .

The Supreme Court upheld the compensation awarded under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, affirming the reference court's enhancement of compensation to Rs. 22 per square yard along with a 15% solatium and 6% interest from the date of dispossession. The Court dismissed the State of Haryana's appeal, reiterating that the amendments made by the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Act, 1984, do not affect the rights of the respondents as the proceedings were already concluded. The judgment emphasized the finality of the earlier decisions and the necessity of adhering to the established compensation framework under the Act.