Kazi Akiloddin vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically examining the validity of the compensation amount determined by the Land Acquisition Officer under Section 11. The Court held that the appellant was entitled to enhanced compensation based on the land's potential for non-agricultural use, emphasizing the need for fair compensation as mandated by the Act. The judgment of the High Court was set aside, and the matter was remanded for recalculation of compensation, reflecting the land's market value and its classification as 'Blue Zone'.