M.S.N. Nadaf (Deceased) By L.Rs And Ors. vs Special Land Acquisition Officer

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of land acquisition compensation under the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Act, 1966, specifically referencing Section 28(1). The Court held that the High Court's deduction of 60% from the compensation was unjustified, establishing that the normal deduction should be 1/3rd unless substantial evidence warrants a higher percentage. The Court ultimately directed that the compensation should not be less than the deductions already applied by the Reference Court, which were 40% and 35% in respective cases.