Supreme Court of India · 2023-02-09
Haryana State Industrial And ... vs Satpal
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Haryana State Industrial And ...
- Respondent
- Satpal
- Author
- M.R. Shah
- Bench
- M.R. Shah, C.T. Ravikumar, Sanjay Karol
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court reviewed the enhancement of compensation awarded by the High Court for land acquired in Haryana for highway construction. The Court examined the valuation methods and the reasons for the increased compensation amounts. It upheld the High Court's decision to enhance compensation, emphasizing the importance of fair valuation in land acquisition cases. The judgment underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring just compensation for landowners under the Land Acquisition Act.