LAND ACQ. OFFICER & ASSTT.COMMNR. vs SHIVAPPA MALLAPPA JIGALUR .

The Supreme Court directed the State of Karnataka to pay interest on solatium amounts in land acquisition cases, affirming the applicability of the Constitution Bench decision in Sunder vs. Union of India (2001) 7 SCC 211. The Court rejected the State's argument that the decision in Gurpreet Singh vs. Union of India (2006) 8 SCC 457 limited interest payments to cases post-September 19, 2001, emphasizing the need for timely resolution for landowners. The appeals were categorized into sub-groups for efficient handling, with a clear directive to ensure rightful claims are settled without unnecessary litigation delays.