Kethu Penchal Reddy vs The Special Deputy Collector (La)

The Supreme Court held that in cases of delay in seeking enhancement of compensation, a lenient view should be taken, allowing the claimants to pursue their claims while denying them statutory benefits for the period of delay. The Court reiterated its previous decision in Civil Appeal No.1045/2018, emphasizing that the High Court should consider the merits of the claims expeditiously. The appeal was disposed of with directions to the High Court to address the matter on its merits, while imposing conditions regarding the delay.