Union Of India vs Dr. Asket Singh
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Case Significance
Union Of India vs Dr. Asket Singh is a Supreme Court of India decision dated May 1, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-409). The respondents' lands were acquired in 1964 under the Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, but compensation was not offered until 12 years later in 1976. The High Court granted solatium and interest to compensate for the enormous delay, following Supreme Court precedents requiring compensation within a reasonable time from vesting. The Supreme Court dismissed the Union's appeal, finding the delay of 12 years arbitrary and violative of Article 14. The bench comprised Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan. The judgment was delivered by Justice Abhay S. Oka.
Summary
The respondents' lands were acquired in 1964 under the Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, but compensation was not offered until 12 years later in 1976. The High Court granted solatium and interest to compensate for the enormous delay, following Supreme Court precedents requiring compensation within a reasonable time from vesting. The Supreme Court dismissed the Union's appeal, finding the delay of 12 years arbitrary and violative of Article 14.
What was the outcome of Union Of India vs Dr. Asket Singh?
The respondents' lands were acquired in 1964 under the Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, but compensation was not offered until 12 years later in 1976. The High Court gra...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-409)