V.Hanumantha Reddy (Dead) By L.Rs vs The Land Acquisition Officer & Mandal R. ...

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning the compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 4(1) and Section 23(1A). The Court held that the High Court erred in reducing the market value of the land to Rs.30/- per square yard without adequate justification, emphasizing the need for proper evaluation of comparable sale instances. The Court reinstated the Reference Court's valuation of Rs.58/- per square yard and upheld the additional compensation awarded under Section 23(1A).