NARENDRA . vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 4(1) and Section 6(1). The Court held that the High Court erred in limiting the compensation to Rs. 115 per square yard, despite a previous ruling awarding Rs. 297 per square yard for similarly situated landowners. The Court established that the appellants were entitled to the same compensation as awarded to other landowners under the same acquisition notification, thereby enhancing their compensation to Rs. 297 per square yard.