New Okhla Industrial Development ... vs Rameshwar @ Ramesh Chandra Sharma ...

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority against the Allahabad High Court's decision to condone a 22-year delay in filing first appeals and enhance compensation for acquired land. The court emphasized the importance of timely appeals but ultimately upheld the High Court's decision, stating that the delay was justified and that the compensation amount was reasonable. The ruling reinforced the principle that landowners should receive fair compensation despite procedural delays.