The Special Land Acquisition ... vs Mohd. Hanif Sahib Bawa Sahib

The case involves the determination of fair market value for land acquired by the State of Karnataka for the development of Bagalkot new township under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The primary legal issue pertains to the criteria for assessing compensation and the validity of the valuation methods used by lower courts. The Supreme Court examines whether the compensation awarded reflects the actual market value of the acquired plots based on available evidence and comparable sales.