The Rajasthan High Court holds that challenges to land acquisition awards after 27 years are barred by delay and laches, affirming finality of acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that prior acquisition awards in the same revenue estate must be considered for market value determination under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Madras High Court holds that Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 entitles landowners to seek parity in compensation when others in similar circumstances receive higher awards.
Bombay High Court holds that irrigated land acquired for public project must be compensated at Rs. 5500/are, rejecting arbitrary valuations and affirming statutory entitlement to escalation.
Bombay High Court holds that irrigated land with trees and wells must be compensated at market rate, not statutory minimum, reinforcing fair valuation under Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Madras High Court holds that land valuation under Land Acquisition Act must account for proximity to amenities and developmental potential, not just agricultural use.