Supreme Court of India · 2020-03-17
Sajan vs The State Of Maharashtra
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2020 SUPREME COURT 2354
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Sajan
- Respondent
- The State Of Maharashtra
- Author
- R. Banumathi
- Bench
- A.S. Bopanna, R. Banumathi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1984, specifically referencing Section 4 and Section 11. The Court held that the High Court's decision to reduce compensation by 40% for development costs was improper, emphasizing that the market value of the land should reflect its actual use and potential. The Court ultimately restored the compensation awarded by the Reference Court, ensuring that the appellants received fair compensation for their acquired land.