Hiralal Motilal Parikh (Deceased ... vs Spl. Laq Officer

The Supreme Court examined the adequacy of compensation awarded in a land acquisition case involving non-agricultural land in Gujarat. The case focused on whether the compensation granted by the Land Acquisition Officer, the Reference Court, and the High Court was just and proper. The Court analyzed the valuation process and the applicable legal principles under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. Ultimately, the Court upheld the compensation awarded, emphasizing the importance of fair valuation in land acquisition proceedings.