Court Fees Act | Appeals Seeking Statutory Benefits in Land Acquisition Compensation Attract Ad Valorem Court Fees: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has clarified that an appeal under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, which is solely related to the grant of statutory benefits without challenging the actual determination or enhancement of compensation, attracts ad valorem court fees on the decretal amount under Section 8 of the Court Fees Act, 1870. This decision emphasizes the importance of proper fee payment when contesting statutory benefits in land acquisition cases. Legal Background…