Siddappa Vasappa Kuri And Anr vs Special Land Acquisition Officer And ...

The Supreme Court examined Section 23(1A) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, determining that additional compensation is due from the date of possession until the date of the Section 4 notification. The Court held that the appellants were entitled to compensation for the period from 1st June 1977 to 8th March 1991, rejecting the High Court's interpretation that limited compensation to the period from the Section 4 notification to the award date. This decision aligns with the precedent set in Mathapathi Basavannewwa's case, emphasizing a broader interpretation to avoid unjust outcomes.