Baban Anna Namde And Ors vs The State Of Maharashtra And Ors

Case Significance

Baban Anna Namde And Ors vs The State Of Maharashtra And Ors is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 20, 2024 (citation: ik-86813528). Two connected first appeals concerning land acquisition compensation for land in Ambad, Jalna district, acquired for town planning. The landowners' appeal was partly allowed with compensation enhanced to Rs.1,17,26,800 (Rs.3,086 per sq.m. for 3,800 sq.m.), while the Municipal Council's appeal was dismissed. Enhanced compensation with statutory benefits of 30% solatium, 12% additional amount, and interest at 9%/15% was directed to be paid within six months. The bench comprised Justices Neeraj P. Dhote and R.G. Avachat. The judgment was delivered by Justice R.G. Avachat. Counsel appearing: Pradnya Talekar (counsel for appellant), S. S. Patunkar (counsel for respondent), S.N. Deshmukh (counsel for respondent).