MOHINDER SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4(1) and Section 18. The Court upheld the Division Bench's decision to award compensation at Rs.2,19,696 per acre, emphasizing that the valuation should consider the land's location within municipal limits and its development potential. The Court rejected the State's argument for a higher deduction from market value, affirming the claimants' entitlement to the modified compensation amount along with statutory benefits.