State Of Maharashtra And Ors vs Maimuma Banu And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed whether the High Court was justified in directing the payment of interest on rental compensation for lands acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The central issue concerned the entitlement to interest when possession was taken through private negotiations prior to the issuance of formal notifications under Sections 4 and 6 of the Act. The Court examined the statutory obligations of the State regarding timely payment of compensation and the subsequent accrual of interest.