LAND ACQUISITION COLLECTOR,MOHALI vs SURINDER KAUR

The Supreme Court upheld the judgment of the Additional District Judge, Ropar, which awarded compensation of Rs.24,200 per marla for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court clarified that the measurement of one marla is equivalent to 30 square yards, rejecting the appellants' objections regarding the compensation amount. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the market value determined prior to the notification under Section 4 of the Act, affirming the lower court's decision.