DILAWAR SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed two key issues regarding land acquisition under the Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952: (1) the permissibility of awarding solatium and interest, and (2) the entitlement of landowners to compensation enhancement beyond Rs.200/- per marla. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that solatium at 30% and interest at varying rates were justified due to the government's delay in appointing an Arbitrator. The Court also affirmed the compensation awarded by the Arbitrator, rejecting the Union of India's appeal and the landowners' request for further enhancement.