CHINDHA FAKIRA PATIL (D) TR.LRS. vs SPL.LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER,JALGAON

The Supreme Court addressed appeals against the Bombay High Court's judgment which reduced compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court emphasized that the Reference Court's determination of market value for the acquired land was based on substantial evidence, including sale deeds and expert testimony, and held that the High Court erred in disregarding this evidence. The Court reinstated the Reference Court's valuation, affirming the principles of fair compensation under Section 18 of the Act, and concluded that the appellants were entitled to enhanced compensation.