NELSON FERNANDES vs SPL. L.A.O. SOUTH GOA .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4 and Section 18. The Court held that the High Court erred in reducing the compensation from Rs. 192/- per sq. metre to Rs. 38/- per sq. metre without adequate justification, emphasizing the need for proper valuation based on evidence presented. The Court restored the compensation awarded by the District Judge, thereby upholding the principle that compensation must reflect the market value of the acquired land.