BASAWARAJ vs SPL.LAQ OFFICER

The Supreme Court addressed appeals against the High Court's dismissal of compensation claims under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, due to delay in filing. The Court held that the High Court erred in not condoning the delay, emphasizing that sufficient cause, including the health issues of one appellant, warranted reconsideration. The Court allowed the appeals, thereby setting aside the High Court's order and directing it to consider the applications for condonation of delay afresh.