MEGHASHYAM SADASHIVRAO VADHAVE vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court held that in the interest of justice, the appellant is entitled to a compensation of Rs.1,00,000/- instead of the Rs.15,000/- awarded by the High Court. The Court mandated that this amount be paid within four weeks, failing which 12% interest would accrue from 1986, and responsible officers would be personally liable for the delay. The appeal was disposed of without costs.