K.S. SANJEEV (DEAD) THR. LRS. vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court held that the appellants are entitled to enhanced compensation for their acquired land under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically fixing the land value at Rs. 17,250 per cent. The Court found that the Reference Court erred in not considering comparable land value evidenced by document A4, which was sold for Rs. 17,250 per cent. The Court emphasized that the credibility of the witness does not negate the factual comparability of the land, thus allowing the appeals for enhanced compensation.