Ambya Kalya Mhatra(D) By Lrs.& Ors vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 18, which allows for reference to a District Court for enhancement of compensation. The Court upheld the Reference Court's decision to allow amendments to the compensation claims, emphasizing that the legal representatives of the deceased claimant could seek higher compensation based on the actual value of the land, trees, and well. The Court affirmed the enhanced compensation awarded by the Reference Court, thereby ensuring just compensation for the acquired properties.