RAMANLAL DEOCHAND SHAH vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning the enhancement of compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court held that the Reference Court's decision to increase compensation to Rs.85/- per square meter was justified based on the inadequacy of the Special Land Acquisition Officer's award of Rs.26.25 per square meter. The Court ultimately set aside the High Court's reversal of the Reference Court's order, affirming the enhanced compensation and the entitlement to interest and solatium under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act.