Kalubhai Khatubhai vs State Of Gujarat Through The Secretary

The Supreme Court addressed appeals from landowners challenging a Gujarat High Court decision that reduced compensation for land acquired for the Vadodara Branch Canal of the Narmada Project. The court examined the validity of the compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and upheld the High Court's ruling, thereby affirming the reduced compensation. The judgment emphasizes the importance of fair compensation in land acquisition cases while adhering to statutory provisions.