Union Of India vs Parmal Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of awarding interest on compensation for land requisitioned under the Defence of India Act, 1962, specifically examining Sections 29, 36, and 37 of the Act. The Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's decision to enhance compensation to Rs.3.60 per sq. yd. but clarified that interest could only be awarded under equitable grounds in cases of inordinate delay, referencing prior judgments in Union of India Vs. Hari Krishan Khosla and Union of India Vs. Chajju Ram. The Court ultimately ruled that the High Court's award of interest at 6% per annum was permissible due to the delays involved in the process.