V HANUMANTHA REDDY (DEAD) BY LRS vs LAND ACQ OFFICER & MANDAL R.OFFICER

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals regarding compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4(1) and 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, and emphasized the need for proper reasoning when determining compensation based on comparable sale instances. The Court reinstated the Reference Court's valuation of Rs.58/- per square yard and upheld the additional amount under Section 23(1A) as well as the awarded solatium and interest.