Iyasamy & Anr vs Spl. Tahsildar, Land Acquisition

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Section 4(1). The Court upheld the High Court's decision to fix compensation at Rs. 6/- per sq. ft. for certain lands while also addressing the enhancement of compensation to Rs. 9/- per sq. ft. for adjoining lands. The Court affirmed the rejection of claims for interest on solatium under Section 23(2) and additional compensation under Section 23(1A), establishing that the compensation must reflect market value while considering development charges.