Himmat Singh And Ors vs State Of M.P. And Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal regarding compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically citing Section 4(1) and Section 23. The Court held that the compensation awarded by the Land Acquisition Officer was inadequate and emphasized the need to consider the development potential of the land, thus allowing for a reassessment of compensation. The outcome was a directive for the Reference Court to determine appropriate compensation based on the land's market value and development potential.