The State Of Maharashtra And Others vs Santram Punja Hinge And Others
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Case Significance
The State Of Maharashtra And Others vs Santram Punja Hinge And Others is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 18, 2025 (citation: ik-199725268). Two connected first appeals by the State of Maharashtra challenged enhanced land acquisition compensation awarded by the Reference Court for lands acquired for a minor irrigation project in Beed district. The Court found no merit in challenging the enhanced compensation but modified the interest calculation, directing that interest be calculated from the date of passing of the Section 11 Award (consistent with Kailash Shiva Rangari precedent) rather than from the date of taking possession. Th The case was heard by Justice Neeraj P. Dhote.
Summary
Two connected first appeals by the State of Maharashtra challenged enhanced land acquisition compensation awarded by the Reference Court for lands acquired for a minor irrigation project in Beed district. The Court found no merit in challenging the enhanced compensation but modified the interest calculation, directing that interest be calculated from the date of passing of the Section 11 Award (consistent with Kailash Shiva Rangari precedent) rather than from the date of taking possession. The appeals were partly allowed only on the interest aspect.
What was the outcome of The State Of Maharashtra And Others vs Santram Punja Hinge And Others?
Two connected first appeals by the State of Maharashtra challenged enhanced land acquisition compensation awarded by the Reference Court for lands acquired for a minor irrigation project in Beed distr...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (ik-199725268)