SUBHASH CHANDER vs STATE OF HARYANA & ANR..

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4 and Section 18. The Court upheld the Reference Court's enhanced compensation rates for various land categories, establishing that fair compensation must reflect current market values and not merely historical rates. The appeals by landowners for further enhancement were allowed, while the State's appeals for reduction were dismissed, affirming the principle of just compensation for acquired land.