STATE OF MADRAS vs A. M. NANJAN AND ANR.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to raise the compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, to Rs. 3000 per acre, rejecting the State's claims that the increase was speculative and lacked basis. The Court emphasized that awards from the Land Acquisition Collector are relevant and can serve as admissible evidence for determining compensation. The Court found no error in the High Court's assessment, affirming that the increase was justified based on the rise in land prices and the characteristics of the land in question.