Supreme Court of India · 2022-10-20
Hari Ram (Deceased) Thr. His Lrs. vs Land Acquisition Collector Cum ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Hari Ram (Deceased) Thr. His Lrs.
- Respondent
- Land Acquisition Collector Cum ...
- Author
- M.R. Shah
- Bench
- M.M. Sundresh, M.R. Shah
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for land acquisition, emphasizing the need for fair and just compensation as mandated by the Land Acquisition Act. The court reiterated that the principles of equity and justice must guide the determination of compensation, ensuring that the affected parties receive adequate remuneration for their land. The appeals were allowed, and the matter was remanded for recalculation of compensation based on the established principles.