Mummidi Apparao (D) Tr.Lrs vs Nagarjuna Fertilisers & Chem.Ltd.& Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically under Section 4 and Section 18. The Court upheld the reference court's decision to increase the compensation based on the potential of the acquired lands for development, distinguishing them from purely agricultural lands. The Court affirmed the higher compensation rate determined by the reference court, thereby favoring the claimants/landholders' argument regarding the land's development potential.