Union Of India Through The General ... vs Sopanrao Vitthalrao Mule

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Judges (1)

Shailesh P. Brahme Delivered

Counsel (1)

Talhar Counsel Appellant

Parties (3)

Central Railway Appellant Union of India Appellant Sopanrao Vitthalrao Mule Respondent

Case Significance

Union Of India Through The General ... vs Sopanrao Vitthalrao Mule is a Bombay High Court decision dated March 5, 2026 (citation: ik-194093834). Central Railway filed over 198 first appeals at the Aurangabad Bench challenging land acquisition compensation awards by the Reference Court for railway project land acquisition across multiple villages. The Court condoned delays in filing appeals and cross-objections, and directed the matters to be classified and listed village-wise for efficient hearing with both acquiring body and claimant appeals grouped together. The DSGI was directed to submit the village-wise list by 25 March 2026 for The case was heard by Justice Shailesh P. Brahme. Counsel appearing: Talhar (counsel for appellant).

Summary

Central Railway filed over 198 first appeals at the Aurangabad Bench challenging land acquisition compensation awards by the Reference Court for railway project land acquisition across multiple villages. The Court condoned delays in filing appeals and cross-objections, and directed the matters to be classified and listed village-wise for efficient hearing with both acquiring body and claimant appeals grouped together. The DSGI was directed to submit the village-wise list by 25 March 2026 for listing on 30 March 2026.

What was the outcome of Union Of India Through The General ... vs Sopanrao Vitthalrao Mule?

Central Railway filed over 198 first appeals at the Aurangabad Bench challenging land acquisition compensation awards by the Reference Court for railway project land acquisition across multiple villag...

Judgment

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