Tarlochan Singh vs Union Of India And Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order remanding the compensation matter back to the Arbitrator under Section 3A of the National Highways Act, 1956, emphasizing the need for a fair determination of compensation for land acquisition. The Court noted that the appellant had not received full compensation since the acquisition in 2004, highlighting the prolonged delay in the process. The Court affirmed the principle that timely and adequate compensation is a right of the landowner under the Act.