MOHAR SINGH (DEAD) THROUGH LRS. vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH COLLECTOR

The Supreme Court examined the delay in filing appeals against land acquisition awards, noting that the appellants filed their appeals after a significant delay of over 12 years. The court considered whether condonation of delay was justified and whether the appellants' rights to seek higher compensation were preserved despite the delay. The court emphasized the importance of timely filing of appeals in land acquisition cases and upheld the rejection of condonation, thereby affirming the earlier awards. The judgment underscores the necessity of adhering to procedural timelines for effective legal remedies in land disputes.