Mohinder Singh & Ors vs State Of Haryana

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Section 4(1) and Section 18. The Court held that the reasonable deduction for development charges should not exceed 20% of the assessed market value, emphasizing the land's location within municipal limits and proximity to developed areas. The Court modified the compensation awarded by the High Court to Rs.2,19,696 per acre, affirming the need for fair compensation reflective of the land's potential value.