Mallappa Dead By Lrs. vs The Special Land Acquisition Officer

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the Karnataka High Court's decision to reduce the compensation for land acquisition under the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Act, 1966, specifically Section 28. The Court held that the High Court's reduction of compensation from Rs.21,000 to Rs.10,250 per Gunta was unjustified, emphasizing the need for fair compensation based on market value at the time of acquisition. The appeal by the landowners was allowed, restoring the higher compensation awarded by the Reference Court.