Rangnath Gangaram Jogdand v. the State of Maharashtra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
The court allowed civil applications filed by illiterate rural land acquirers to condone a 1630-day delay in filing first appeals to enhance compensation, noting a liberal approach was warranted. It verified that no interest applies for the delay period.
What did the court decide?
Civil applications allowed; 1630-day delay condoned; Registry to verify and register first appeals.