SHARADAMMA vs SPL.LAND ACQ. OFFICER

The Supreme Court addressed appeals arising from a Karnataka High Court decision regarding land acquisition compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court held that the Reference Court's initial compensation award was erroneous and confirmed the High Court's remand for fresh adjudication, ultimately determining compensation at Rs.18,000 per acre based on precedent set in Special Land Acquisition Officer, Bangalore v. B.M. Krishnamurthy. The Court emphasized the need for adherence to legal standards in determining fair compensation for acquired land.