R L JAIN (D) BY LRS. vs D D A

The Supreme Court addressed the conflict between two prior decisions regarding the entitlement of a landowner to interest under Section 34 of the Land Acquisition Act for the period before the issuance of 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 the notification was issued. This ruling clarifies the interpretation of the Land Acquisition Act, particularly concerning the rights of landowners in acquisition proceedings.