Maharunnisa & Anr vs Asst.Commr.& L.A.O,Bijapur

The Supreme Court held that appellants should not be deprived of their claim for enhanced compensation due to a technicality regarding court fees, emphasizing the need for a reasonable opportunity to pay the deficit. The Court set aside the High Court's judgment in part, affirming the market value of the acquired land at Rs. 23/- per sq. ft. as determined by the High Court, contingent upon the appellants depositing the requisite court fees within four months. The appeals were allowed to this extent, with the matter remitted back to the High Court for further proceedings.