Ujaliram Kondu Magar and Anr. v. the State of Maharashtra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court at Aurangabad allowed civil applications seeking condonation of a 1630-day delay in filing first appeals to challenge a land acquisition compensation award. The court adopted a liberal approach due to the applicants' illiteracy and rural background. Registry was directed to verify and register the appeals, but interest was clarified as not applicable for the delay period.
What did the court decide?
Civil applications allowed; delay of 1630 days in filing first appeals condoned; registry to verify and register appeals; interest for the delay period denied.