T. Madhava Reddy & Anr vs Land Acqu.Officer-Cum-Mandal ...

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's reversal of the Reference Court's compensation award under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, was unjustified as it failed to provide any reasoning for its decision. The Court restored the Reference Court's enhanced compensation for Appellant No.1 from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 per acre and for Appellant No.2 from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 10,000 per acre. The judgment emphasizes the necessity for the High Court to substantiate its decisions with adequate reasoning.