THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR LAND ACQUISITION vs MALLA ATCHINAIDU

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically sections 4(1), 17(4), and 18. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance compensation for the acquired land from Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per acre, emphasizing the importance of fair compensation as mandated by the Act. The Court affirmed the High Court's reliance on a registered sale deed for determining the enhanced compensation, thereby dismissing the appeals of the Deputy Director of Land Acquisition.