K.Devakimma And Ors vs Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams And Anr

The Supreme Court examined the appeals against the High Court's judgment which reduced the compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court held that the compensation should reflect the market value determined by the Reference Court, which was between Rs.80/- to Rs.100/- per square foot, rather than the reduced rate of Rs.30/- per square foot set by the High Court. The Court ultimately enhanced the compensation to align with the Reference Court's valuation, emphasizing the need for fair compensation under Section 23 of the Act.