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

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal regarding inadequate compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 23 which mandates fair compensation. The Court held that the compensation awarded by the Reference Court was insufficient and ordered a recalculation based on the market value of the land, emphasizing the need for just compensation as per statutory requirements. The appeal was allowed, enhancing the compensation amount awarded to the appellants.