The Executive Engineer, Knnl vs Subhashchandra

insc-2024-208 Supreme Court of India 12 March 2024 • 15 min read

Judges (2)

K.V. Viswanathan Coram Surya Kant Delivered

Counsel (8)

Nuli & Nuli Firm Abhimanyu Verma Counsel Appellant Anand Sanjay M. Nuli Counsel Respondent Harisha S.R Counsel Respondent Hetu Arora Sethi Counsel Appellant Kiran Suri Counsel Respondent Naveen R. Nath Counsel Appellant Supreeta Sharanagouda Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Executive Engineer, KNNL Appellant Subhashchandra Respondent

Case Significance

The Executive Engineer, Knnl vs Subhashchandra is a Supreme Court of India decision dated March 12, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-208). KNNL (Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited) challenged multiple land acquisition compensation awards for lands acquired for an irrigation project in Karnataka, where the reference court had enhanced the compensation. The Supreme Court disposed of the batch of civil appeals by a signed reportable judgment addressing the compensation methodology for the acquired lands. The bench comprised Justices K.V. Viswanathan and Surya Kant. The judgment was delivered by Justice Surya Kant.

Summary

KNNL (Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited) challenged multiple land acquisition compensation awards for lands acquired for an irrigation project in Karnataka, where the reference court had enhanced the compensation. The Supreme Court disposed of the batch of civil appeals by a signed reportable judgment addressing the compensation methodology for the acquired lands.

What was the outcome of The Executive Engineer, Knnl vs Subhashchandra?

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-208)