C. Laxma Reddy And Ors vs Land ...

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in modifying the compensation awarded by the Reference Court under the Land Acquisition Act, as it relied on unproven assertions regarding market value. The Court restored the Reference Court's award of compensation at Rupees twenty seven per square yard, emphasizing the lack of evidence from the State to justify the High Court's decision. The judgment underscores the necessity of substantiating claims regarding land valuation in acquisition cases under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act.