Hmt Ltd vs Rukmini

The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision directing HMT Ltd. and the Union of India to vacate and hand over land acquired under the Requisition and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952. The Court ruled that the respondents were jointly and severally liable to pay rental compensation from 1973 until the land was returned, along with interest at 6% per annum. The Court emphasized the equitable remedy provided to the appellants due to the long-standing nature of the dispute and the delay in resolution.