SPECIAL DY. COLLECTOR vs KURRA SAMBASIVA RAO

The Supreme Court addressed the compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically examining the correctness of the High Court's reliance on a sale deed for determining compensation. The Court held that the High Court's method of calculating compensation based solely on a 1978 sale deed was flawed, as it did not adequately consider the topographical features and potential of the land under acquisition. The Court ultimately set aside the High Court's decision and remanded the case for a fresh determination of compensation, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive assessment of the land's value.