THE STATE OF M.P. vs HIRALAL .

The Supreme Court held that the respondents are not entitled to the benefits under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, as amended by Act 68 of 1984, due to the service of notices being deemed effective despite postal remarks indicating unavailability. The Court granted solatium at 15% and interest at 6% on the enhanced compensation from the date of possession until the date of deposit. The appeal was allowed without costs, following a prior judgment of the Court.