SIMHADRI SATYA NARAYANA RAO. vs M. BUDDA PRASAD

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance the market value of acquired lands under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4(1) and Section 18. The Court found no grounds to interfere with the High Court's valuation of Rs 62,000 per acre, as the petitioners failed to provide evidence for a higher valuation. Consequently, the special leave petitions were dismissed without costs, affirming the High Court's ruling.