U.P.Avas Evam Vikas Parishad Through ... vs Ganga Saran (Dead) Thr. Lrs. And Ors.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Reference Court under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, which enhanced the compensation for acquired land from Rs.29.08 to Rs.99 per sq. yard. The Court noted that the High Court had dismissed the appellant's appeal without re-evaluating the evidence, which was a procedural error. The Court emphasized the importance of fair compensation and found no grounds to interfere with the Reference Court's judgment, thus affirming the compensation awarded to the respondents-claimants.