R. Saragapani(Dead) Thr. Lrs vs Spl. Tahsildar, Tamilnadu

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals against the Madras High Court's judgment reducing compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court emphasized that under Section 18 of the Act, landowners are entitled to fair compensation, which must reflect the true value of the land and any assets thereon, such as coconut trees. The Court held that the Reference Court's assessment of the number of trees and their potential yield was flawed, necessitating a reassessment of compensation based on accurate valuations.