Arun Dattrao Kavhale v. the State of Maharashtra through the Collector Jalna and Ors.
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First Appeal No. 2698 of 2025, Arun Dattrao Kavhale v. State of Maharashtra through the Collector Jalna and Ors.; Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench (Shailesh P. Brahme, J.), decided 23.02.2026. Land acquisition compensation enhancement — Nimna Dudhna Project; acquisition notification dated 13.05.1995; Gat No. 44/1, village Kedarwakadi, Tq. Mantha, District Jalna (3 Ha 37 Are); classification of acquired land as irrigated versus semi-irrigated/dry; 7x12 extracts; Bagayat crop pattern; well and water source; bank of river Dudhana; rate raised from Rs. 2250/- to Rs. 4800/- per Are (Spl. L.A.O. offer Rs. 1200/- per Are); L.A.R. No. 155/2012; interest under Sections 28 and 34 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894; full bench judgment State of Maharashtra Vs. Kailash Shiva Rangari [2016 AIR (Bom.)141]; denial of interest and statutory benefits for delayed period; consistent view of Bombay High Court in comparable first appeals (order dated 05.01.2026 in First Appeal No. 1896/2021).