In Brief
Munshiya's legal representatives appealed against a High Court order remanding their land acquisition compensation case to the Reference Court. The appellants sought compensation at the same rate (₹65 per square yard) as adjacent land owners in the same acquisition, whose awards had become final. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that similarly situated owners must receive equal compensation. The Court awarded appellants compensation at ₹65 per square yard plus statutory benefits, but excluded benefits for any period of delay in appellate proceedings before the High Court or Supreme Court. The Court also directed the High Court to ensure coordinated handling of related references."
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