Spl. Land Acquisition Officer vs Maharani Biswal & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 75,000 per acre. The Court found that the High Court properly considered market value based on relevant sale deeds, despite the Land Acquisition Officer's claims of inadequate evidence and development in the area. The Court emphasized that the determination of compensation must reflect the true market price, affirming the High Court's judgment as just and reasonable.