Union Of India & Ors vs Seneth Munda & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's order directing the Union of India to pay interest at the rate of 12% per annum on the awarded amount from 22.6.2003 to 25.11.2006 was impermissible under the Requisition and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952 (RAIP Act). The Court clarified that payment of interest on interest is not allowed, thereby setting aside the High Court's order. The judgment referenced Union of India v. Chajju Ram (2003) 5 SCC 568 to establish that solatium and interest on compensation are not legally sustainable under the RAIP Act.