R.L. Jain (D) By Lrs vs Dda & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the conflict between two prior decisions regarding the entitlement of a land claimant to interest under Section 34 of the Land Acquisition Act for the period before the issuance of the notification under Section 4(1). The Court held that a claimant is entitled to interest for the period prior to the notification if possession was taken before such issuance, thereby clarifying the interpretation of the relevant provisions of the Act. The appeal was allowed in favor of the claimant, affirming his right to interest.