Pattipati Venkateswarlu Naidu vs The Special Deputy Collector (L.A.)

The Supreme Court held that in cases of delay in seeking enhancement of compensation, a lenient view should be taken if claimants are denied statutory benefits during the delay period. The Court condoned the delay in approaching the High Court but stipulated that no statutory benefits would be granted for the delay. The Court also directed that compensation for pomegranate trees, previously set at Rs. 2000 per tree, should be enhanced to Rs. 3000 per tree, aligning with prior judgments regarding similar acquisitions.