Land Acquisition | Delay In Filing Appeal No Reason To Deny Land Losers Fair Compensation : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that delay in filing an appeal should not be a reason to deny fair compensation to land losers in acquisition cases. The court emphasized that the primary concern should be to provide just and equitable compensation to those whose land has been acquired for public purposes. The delay in filing the appeal, if adequately explained, should not override the fundamental right of landowners to receive fair value for their property. This judgment highlights the Supreme Court's commitment to protecting the interests of land losers and ensuring they are not penalized for procedural delays, provided there is a reasonable cause.