INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH vs T.N.SANIKOP & ANR. ETC. ETC.

The Supreme Court examined the High Court's decision to enhance compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Sections 4, 6, 9, and 23 of the Act. The Court upheld the High Court's ruling, affirming that the compensation awarded by the Land Acquisition Officer was inadequate and that the enhancement was justified based on the fair market value of the land. Consequently, the appeals by the Central Government Organization were dismissed, affirming the enhanced compensation awarded to the landowners.