Premwati vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning land valuation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically regarding the compensation awarded for land acquired in Shahibabad Daulatpur. The Court noted that the High Court had enhanced the compensation to Rs.42,000/- per bigha, while the appellants initially sought Rs.1,25,000/- per bigha. The Court held that a further marginal enhancement in compensation was justified based on the evidence presented, thereby modifying the compensation awarded by the High Court.