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Supreme Court of India · 2024-07-10

New Okhla Industrial Development ... vs Harnand Singh (Deceased) Thr. Lrs

Citation / case number
2024 INSC 509
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
New Okhla Industrial Development ...
Respondent
Harnand Singh (Deceased) Thr. Lrs
Author
Surya Kant
Bench
Surya Kant

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 23 which pertains to the determination of compensation. The Court established that the compensation must reflect the market value of the land at the time of acquisition, ensuring fairness to the landowners. The appeals by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority were dismissed, affirming the High Court's judgment and review order enhancing compensation for the landowners.

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