Mahadev Govind Gharge & Ors vs Spl.Land Acq Offcier Ukp.Jamkhandi Kar

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Order XLI Rule 22 of the Civil Procedure Code in the context of land acquisition compensation appeals. The Court held that the limitation period for filing cross-objections begins from the date of service of notice of hearing, not from the date of admission of the appeal. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance compensation under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, affirming the entitlement of landowners to interest from the date of the award.