State Of Karnataka & Ors vs Munikadirappa & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Karnataka High Court's Single Judge erred in apportioning compensation for acquired land between the Muzurai Institution and the tenants-occupants, as this was not warranted by the Karnataka Land Reforms Act. The Court affirmed that the respondents, having been granted occupancy rights, were entitled to full compensation for the land acquired, as they were in cultivating occupation on the appointed date. The Division Bench's ruling was upheld, emphasizing that the Single Judge's decision to apportion compensation was unnecessary and outside the scope of the case.