M.D.A. vs DEOKARAN — C.A. No. 8935/1995

Summary of C.A. No. 008935 / 1995 (Meharban & Ors. v. State of U.P.) The Supreme Court allowed appeals challenging the High Court's reduction of land acquisition compensation for properties in three Meerut villages. The Court set aside the High Court's awards and enhanced compensation to Rs. 175/- per sq. yard for Quasimpur Nagla Tashi and Rs. 85/- per sq. yard for Mukarabpur Palhera and Dantal, accounting for reasonable price appreciation since notification while excluding inadmissible sale deeds lacking witness testimony. Claimants were also entitled to 30% solatium, interest at 9-15% per annum, and statutory additions under the Land Acquisition Act. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.