RAVINDER KUMAR GOEL vs THE STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of delayed compensation to landowners whose land was acquired for constructing an express highway. The Court observed that despite the passage of nearly two decades since the preliminary notification, the landowners have not received fair compensation, highlighting the tardy process of payment. The case underscores the importance of timely justice in land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court emphasized that landowners' rights must be protected and that delays in compensation are unjust and require rectification.