K.G. PADMANABHA PRABHU vs K.S.E.B.

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning compensation for land acquired under Section 51 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 and Sections 10 to 18 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. The Court upheld the compensation for trees but set aside the High Court's ruling on the diminution of land value due to electric line installation. The Court emphasized the need for proper compensation assessment under the relevant statutory provisions, thereby reinforcing the rights of landowners in acquisition matters.