LAND ACQUTN.OFFICER & MANDAL REV.OFFICER vs V. NARASAIAH

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's enhancement of land value to Rs. 75,000 per acre was improper as it relied on two sale-deeds without examining any parties connected to those transactions, contrary to established legal principles. The Court reaffirmed the necessity of examining witnesses related to sale-deeds as per the precedents set in Inder Singh v. UOI and P. Ram Reddy v. Land Acquisition Officer. The Court ultimately set aside the High Court's decision, emphasizing adherence to procedural requirements under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, particularly Section 18.