Salaha Begaum vs Special Land Acquisition Officer

The Supreme Court held that the Karnataka High Court erred in not awarding the appellants compensation at the rate of Rs.2,20,000/- per acre for their acquired land under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court emphasized that since the land of another claimant, Sri Ugregowda, was awarded compensation based on the same sale deed without deductions, the appellants were entitled to similar treatment. The Court ultimately set aside the High Court's decision and directed that the compensation be fixed at Rs.2,20,000/- per acre, thereby enhancing the compensation amount significantly.