Patel Jathabhai Punajbhai vs North Gujarat University And Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the determination of compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 4. The Court held that the compensation must reflect the market value at the time of notification, emphasizing the importance of comparable sale instances and the potential use of the land. The Court upheld the High Court's reduction of compensation, affirming that the land's proximity to urban development justified the adjusted rates of Rs.60/- for agricultural land and Rs.78/- for non-agricultural land, as determined by the High Court.