GURLINGAPPA vs ASST. COMMR. & LAND ACQN. OFFICER

The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition challenging the compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 4(1) and Section 11. The Court upheld the District Court's enhancement of compensation to Rs. 6,300 per acre for dry lands and Rs. 9,820 per acre for cultivable lands, rejecting the petitioners' claim for higher compensation based on other cases, as there was no evidence of similarity between the lands. The Court reiterated that compensation must reflect the market value considering local conditions and comparable sales.