Anek Singh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court held that the compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 18, was inadequate for the appellants whose land was located near the Mathura refinery. The Court found that the compensation should be aligned with the established circle rates of Rs.15/- per sq. mtr., as the appellants' land was just across the road from the refinery. Consequently, the Court quashed the High Court's order and directed the respondents to pay the revised compensation along with statutory benefits and interest.