ZILE SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA .

The Supreme Court modified the compensation for acquired lands under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically addressing the valuation method used by the High Court. The Court upheld the High Court's consideration of plot size but rejected the 60% cut in valuation, determining that a one-third reduction was more appropriate given the lands were within developed municipal limits. The Court directed a reassessment of compensation based on this modified valuation approach, referencing Section 23(1A) and Section 23(2) of the Land Acquisition Act.