Defence Research & Development Org vs Anjanappa & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding land compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4, 18, and 54. The Court affirmed the High Court's method of assessing market value through a 10% annual increase, concluding that the compensation awarded was justified based on comparable land values. The appeals and special leave petitions filed by the Union of India were dismissed, affirming the enhanced compensation amounts determined by the High Court.