Niraj Jain vs Competent Authority Cum Additional ...

insc-2026-86 Supreme Court of India 27 January 2026 • Special Leave Petition (C) No.7061 of 2025 • 8 min read
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Case Significance

Niraj Jain vs Competent Authority Cum Additional ... is a Supreme Court of India decision dated January 27, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-86). Civil appeal challenging the setting aside of a land acquisition compensation award on grounds of it being excessive and resulting in unjust enrichment. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed disbursement of compensation with interest and solatium within three months. The bench comprised Justices K. Vinod Chandran and Sanjay Kumar. The judgment was delivered by Justice K. Vinod Chandran.

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Summary

Civil appeal challenging the setting aside of a land acquisition compensation award on grounds of it being excessive and resulting in unjust enrichment. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed disbursement of compensation with interest and solatium within three months.

What was the outcome of Niraj Jain vs Competent Authority Cum Additional ...?

Civil appeal challenging the setting aside of a land acquisition compensation award on grounds of it being excessive and resulting in unjust enrichment. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and direct...

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-86)