State Of Punjab And Ors vs Thuru Ram

The Supreme Court examined the appeal against the High Court's judgment awarding compensation for fruit trees under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically Sections 23(1-A), 23(2), and 28. The Court held that the High Court failed to properly evaluate the evidence regarding the number and value of the trees, leading to an inflated compensation amount. The appeal by the State of Punjab was allowed, and the compensation awarded by the High Court was set aside, reaffirming the Land Acquisition Collector's original award.