SPL. LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER vs MAHARANI BISWAL .

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 had properly considered the market value of the land based on relevant sale deeds, despite the Land Acquisition Officer's claims that the previous assessment was justified. The Court emphasized that the determination of compensation must reflect the true market value of the land, and thus, the appeal by the Land Acquisition Officer was dismissed.