Supreme Court of India · 2017-10-27
BIJENDER vs STATE OF HARYANA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2016/13095
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BIJENDER
- Respondent
- STATE OF HARYANA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R.K. AGRAWAL
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY MANOHAR SAPRE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R.K. AGRAWAL
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the assessment of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4 and Section 6. The Court confirmed the compensation rate of Rs.33,00,000 per acre for land up to 2 acres and enhanced the compensation for land beyond 2 acres from Rs.18,00,000 to Rs.24,75,000 per acre. The ruling emphasizes the importance of fair compensation in land acquisition cases, aligning with the statutory provisions of the Act.