KESHAVADAS SHRIDHARAO SAVAKAR vs ASSISTANT COMMNR. & LAND ACQUISITION&ANR

The Supreme Court examined the determination of market value under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically Section 4(1) and Section 54. The Court upheld the Reference Court's valuation of Rs.14,500 per gunta, emphasizing the need to consider the non-agricultural potential of the land and the proximity to civil amenities. The Court affirmed the entitlement of claimants to additional benefits, including solatium and interest, thereby reinforcing the principles of fair compensation in land acquisition cases.