Giridhar Hariba Balde and Anr. v. the State of Maharashtra and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Eight civil applications sought condonation of a 2073-day delay in filing appeals against 2013 land acquisition awards, applicants claiming they learned of the judgments only in September 2018 upon receiving compensation. The court found no mala fides, allowed the applications, and directed registration of the appeals without interest for the delay period.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 2073 days condoned; appeals to be registered; no interest for delay period if appeals succeed.