UNION OF INDIA vs SUBE RAM .

The Supreme Court ruled that under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, claimants are entitled to enhanced solatium and interest only if proceedings were pending before the Land Acquisition Officer or Court at the time of the Amendment Act 68 of 1984. The Court held that the High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain applications for enhancement of compensation under the amended provisions, as the appellate Court could not amend the decree to grant such benefits. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the review application was dismissed, affirming the legal position that jurisdictional issues can be raised at any stage.