C.R.NAGARAJA SHETTY vs SPL.LAND ACQ.OFFICER & ESTATE OFFCR.&ANR

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, where the appellant sought enhancement of compensation for land acquired for National Highway widening. The Court noted that the High Court had initially set compensation at Rs.75/- per square foot but deducted Rs.25/- for development charges, leading to a final compensation of Rs.50/- per square foot. The Supreme Court held that the deduction was unjustified and emphasized the land's commercial potential, ultimately enhancing the compensation to Rs.100/- per square foot, citing Section 18 and Section 23(1-A) of the Act.