Hakam Singh vs State Of Haryana And Ors. [Alongwith ...

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order dismissing First Appeals Nos. 22, 185, and 217 of 1989 for enhancement of compensation for land acquisition, due to the High Court's failure to consider an application for additional evidence under Order 41 Rule 27 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The Court remitted the cases back to the High Court for a fresh decision on merits, including the additional evidence application, and directed that the appeals be disposed of within three months. The Court emphasized that parties should not seek adjournments without valid reasons.