STATE OF HARYANA vs KARTAR SINGH (D) BY LRS.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Punjab & Haryana High Court allowing the respondents' application for enhanced compensation under Sections 23(1-A) and 23(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, following amendments made by the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Act, 1984. The Court clarified that the amended provisions apply to cases where the award was made prior to the amendment, thus entitling the respondents to additional compensation. The appeal by the State of Haryana was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling on compensation.