DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORG. vs ANJANAPPA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhancement of compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically citing Sections 4, 5, and 18. The Court affirmed that the market value of the land should reflect its potential value, leading to an increase from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 7,70,000 and Rs. 8,40,000 per acre based on a 10% annual increase. The Court held that the appellant could not acquire the land at a price lower than its market value, thus dismissing the appeals of the Union of India.