Chandrashekhar & Ors vs Addl. Special Land Acquisition Officer

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning the compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4(1) and 6(1). The Court held that the High Court's restriction of compensation to Rs. 23/- per square foot, despite acknowledging a higher market value of Rs. 32.20/-, was unjustified due to the appellants' inability to pay the requisite court fees. The Court ruled that the appellants should be allowed to pay the balance court fee and receive compensation reflective of the true market value, thus overturning the High Court's decision.