Subhash Chander & Ors vs State Of Haryana & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the determination of compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 4 and Section 18. The Court upheld the Reference Court's enhanced compensation rates, applying the periodical increase formula established in prior case law, leading to a market value assessment of Rs.39/- and Rs.44/- per square yard for the respective sectors. The appeals by both landowners and the State were adjudicated, resulting in a reaffirmation of the enhanced compensation awarded by the High Court.