M/S Mahamaya Gen.Finance Co.Ltd vs State Of U.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the validity of compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4, 6, 17(1), and 18. The Court found that the Reference Court erred in disregarding relevant sale deeds that provided a reasonable basis for determining compensation, leading to an inadequate assessment of Rs.1.33 per square yard. The Court held that the appellant's sale deeds should have been considered, thereby allowing the appeal for enhanced compensation.