UNION OF INDIA & OTHERS vs IQBAL SINGH

The Supreme Court held that under the Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act, 1954, there is no provision preventing a claimant from making a gift or will regarding their compensation entitlement. The Court clarified that the statutory rights of claimants do not extinguish upon their death, as defined under Section 6 of the Transfer of Property Act. The rights of a legatee differ from those of a displaced person, and compensation claims cannot be clubbed together except for joint family members. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.