STATE OF PUNJAB vs BHAGTA (D) THROUGH LRS

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in dismissing the State's appeal regarding compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 4(1). The Court found that the High Court did not adequately discuss the basis for the compensation of Rs.1,600 per marla awarded by the Reference Court. Consequently, the Supreme Court allowed the appeals, set aside the impugned orders, and remanded the matters to the High Court for fresh consideration on merits, while condoning the delay in filing the appeal.