SUNDER LAL vs PARAMSUKHDAS

The Supreme Court held that under Section 3(b) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, a person claiming an interest in compensation is considered a 'person interested' and entitled to be made a party to proceedings regarding compensation. The Court affirmed that the respondent, as a decree holder against the lessee, had a legitimate interest in the compensation amount and was thus entitled to join the references made to the Civil Court. The High Court's ruling allowing the respondent's participation was upheld, establishing that the definition of 'person interested' is inclusive and does not require a claim to the land itself.