A. Natesam Pillai vs Spl. Tahsildar, Land Acqusition, ...

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the Madras High Court's decision reducing compensation for acquired land under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court emphasized that compensation must reflect not only the current use but also the potential future use of the land, as per Section 23 of the Act. The Court held that the High Court erred in not considering the land's potential value, thus restoring the Reference Court's compensation of Rs. 17/- per sq. ft. and setting aside the High Court's order.