Nelatur Sampooranamma vs Special Deputy Collector, La, Telugu ...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to increase the compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 54. The Court affirmed the Reference Court's application of a multiplier of '9' for valuing pomegranate trees, resulting in a total compensation of Rs.26,325/- for 45 trees. The judgment clarified the methodology for calculating compensation, emphasizing the need for fair valuation of agricultural produce.