Shankarrao Bhagwantrao Patil Etc. vs The State Of Maharashtra Through Its ...

The Supreme Court overturned the Bombay High Court's decision regarding land compensation, which had reduced the compensation from Rs. 70 per square foot to Rs. 317 per square meter. The court emphasized the need for fair compensation based on market value and the principles of just compensation under the Land Acquisition Act. The judgment reinstated the higher compensation awarded by the Reference Court, ensuring that landowners receive adequate remuneration for their acquired land.