Union Of India vs Raj Kumar Baghal ...

The Supreme Court addressed appeals against the Punjab & Haryana High Court's judgment regarding compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court upheld the High Court's reduction of compensation from Rs.9,05,000/- per acre to Rs.105.80 per square yard for land acquired on 14th March 1989, and marginally enhanced the compensation for land acquired on 16th September 1988 to Rs.4,54,662/- per acre. The Court emphasized that the methodology for determining compensation must consider the location and market value of the land, affirming the High Court's approach in this case.