Subhash Damodhar Ingole v. the State of Maharashtra Thr. Collector, Yavatmal and Ors.
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Relevant to advocates handling land acquisition references dismissed for the claimant's failure to lead evidence / want of prosecution: the Nagpur Bench quashes such dismissals, restores the Section 18 reference and grants a fresh opportunity to lead evidence, following the Diwakar Prabhakar Chopade line of authority, but denies interest on any enhanced compensation for the period from dismissal-in-default (23.02.2018) till fresh disposal. Key terms: Section 18 Land Acquisition Act reference; dismissal in default; restoration of reference; opportunity to lead evidence; denial/waiver of interest for the lapsed period; six-month disposal timeline; Writ Petition No.2737 of 2026 (Nagpur Bench, decided 07.04.2026). Precedents engaged: Chandaba w/o Gangaram Pauyed (WP 13332/2022, dt. 02.02.2023, followed); Wasudeo s/o Barku Lende (WP 8589/2022, dt. 04.10.2023, relied on); Diwakar Prabhakar Chopade Vs. SDO Aurangabad, 2019 SCC OnLine Bom 2930 (relied on).