THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs NEGUIB YAHYABHIY KACHWALLA

PALLAVI MAHENDRA WARGAONKAR 1 J-FA-1766-2008 (C).doc 028. ...Respondent (Orig. Claimant) ----------------- Mr. A.R. Patil, AGP for Appellant- State. Mr. Ruchir L. Tolat i/b. Adv. L.C. Tolat for Respondent – Claimant. ----------------- CORAM : R. I. CHAGLA AND ADVAIT M. SETHNA, JJ. RESERVED ON : 27 FEBRUARY, 2026 PRONOUNCED ON : 17 APRIL 2026 JUDGMENT (Per Advait M. Sethna, J.):- Prologue: 1. An interesting issue arises for our determination in the peculiar factual complexion of the given case. It relates to the claim of the Appellant (Original Opponent) against enhancement of compensation in regard to the acquisition of the Respondent’s subject land bearing Gat No. 307 admeasuring 8.22 Hectares = 82,200 sq.mt. ( “Subject/Acquired Land” for short) situated at Village Kusgaon, Maval Taluka, District Pune. The Pallavi 1/45 2 J-FA-1766-2008 (C).doc Appellant in this First Appeal has assailed the Judgment and Order dated 2 June 2007 of the Reference Court i.e. Ad- hoc District Judge- 11, Pune. (“Impugned Judgment” for short). The Reference Court vide such Impugned Judgment ordered and directed the Appellant to pay compensation to the Respondent, at Rs. 500/- per sq.mt. for the subject/a