LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, A.P. vs KAMADANA RAMAKRISHNA RAO

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order enhancing compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4(1) and Section 18. The Court found that the Reference Court had not properly considered the potential value of the land, leading to an inadequate compensation amount. The Supreme Court affirmed the High Court's decision to set compensation at Rs. 22,000 per acre, recognizing the importance of the land's location and previous compensation rates.