VALLIYAMMAL vs SPL.TAHSILDAR(LAQ)

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals against the Madras High Court's reduction of compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court emphasized the importance of fair compensation for landowners deprived of their livelihood due to compulsory acquisition, citing Section 4(1) and Section 18(1) of the Act. The Court held that the High Court's reliance on distant property valuations was erroneous and directed a reassessment of compensation, ensuring just and reasonable compensation for the appellants.