GAJANAN vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal against the Bombay High Court's judgment under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, which reduced the compensation awarded by the Reference Court. The Court held that the High Court erred in setting aside the market value determined by the Reference Court and restoring the Special Land Acquisition Collector's valuation. The Supreme Court reinstated the Reference Court's compensation for loss of earnings and other damages, emphasizing the need for fair compensation under the Act.