In Brief
The Supreme Court determined compensation in multiple consolidated appeals arising from the acquisition of land for the Sutlej-Yamuna Canal project. The High Court had earlier fixed market rates for lands in nine villages after considering location, quality, and distance from Chandigarh, with varying deductions. The appellants sought higher compensation, arguing their lands (in Bhago Majra village) had greater potential. The Court upheld the High Court's rates, finding them proper and well-reasoned. In one case involving procedural delay, the Court allowed the appellant's claim for equal treatment with other Bhago Majra landowners but without interest for the delay period.
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