State Of Punjab And Anr. vs Gauri Shankar (Dead) Through Lrs. And ...

The Supreme Court, in a Constitution Bench judgment, clarified the entitlement of claimants to additional compensation and interest under the relevant statutory provisions. The Court held that the claimants' rights are preserved while allowing for the modification of the compensation amount. The appeal was disposed of with directions for parties to present amended statements in the execution court to determine the final amount due.