KAR. URBAN WATER SUPPLY & DRAINAGE BOARD vs K.S. GANGADHARAPPA

The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision regarding compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4 and Section 6 for notifications and Section 18 for compensation determination. The Court established that the market value of small plots cannot be reliably used to determine compensation for larger agricultural land tracts, affirming the High Court's valuation of Rs.4,00,000 per acre. The appeals by the State of Karnataka were dismissed, maintaining the compensation awarded to the landowners.