Project Director National Highways ... vs Alfa Remidis Ltd, Nagpur

The Supreme Court examined the dispute over compensation enhancement for land acquired by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for highway expansion. The Court granted leave and stayed the High Court's order enhancing compensation, directing NHAI to deposit the disputed amount. The key legal issue involved interpretation and application of the National Highways Act, 1956, specifically Sections 3A(1) and 3G(1), concerning land acquisition and compensation determination. The judgment underscores the procedural safeguards and the authority of the Deputy Collector in fixing compensation under the Act.