PATNI HUSHENBHAI SIDIBHAI KOTVALA (DECEASED) THRU LRS vs NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

The Supreme Court ruled that compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1984 must be calculated based on the return from fruit-bearing trees, as determined by the Reference Court. The Court held that appellants are entitled to additional compensation, solatium, and interest under Section 28 of the Act on the total compensation calculated. Furthermore, any previously received compensation based on land value must be adjusted with 15% interest from the date of receipt, ensuring that compensation includes solatium and interest.