Puran Kaur and Others v. State of Punjab and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
This single judge oral judgment disposed of two appeals filed by workmen against the Punjab State Roadways. The court ordered that the previously determined quantum of compensation be retained, but directed the addition of interest at 9% per annum from the date of the petition until payment.
What did the court decide?
The appeals allowed with a direction to add interest @ 9% p.a. from the date of petition till payment.