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Supreme Court—Civil appeals under Article 136—Land acquisition for Aspal Extension Drain—market value, tree compensation, severance damages, statutory benefits and tubewell compensation—uniform ₹5 lakh per acre restored; 50% severance on unacquired land restored; tree and tubewell awards and exclusion of Sections 23(1A),(2) benefits affirmed; appeals disposed of. Date of Judgement—29.09.2026.