STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH vs SHRI DHARAM DAS

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of awarding interest under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 23(1-A) and the High Court's directive for 12% interest as equitable compensation. The Court held that it is empowered to award interest in addition to the statutory benefits provided under Section 23(1-A) of the Act, reaffirming the principle established in previous judgments such as Mir Fazeelath Hussain & Ors. v. Special Deputy Collector. The outcome confirmed the High Court's order regarding the payment of interest on compensation awarded.