Jeewan Dhar Jain (D) Th. Lrs. & Ors vs State Of Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that claimants-landowners do not have the right to appropriate the amount deposited by the Land Acquisition Collector at their discretion, as established in the case of Prem Nath Kapoor and Anr. Vs. National Fertilizers Corporation of India Ltd. [JT 1995 (9) SC 23]. The Court reiterated that appropriation and payment must adhere strictly to the legal framework provided by the Act. The review applications filed by the claimants were dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling in favor of the acquiring authorities.