Delay Condoned in Land Compensation Appeals as Limitation Act Held Applicable to 2013 Land Acquisition Law: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has held that Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 applies to appeals filed under Section 74 of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, thereby permitting courts to condone delays in filing appeals against compensation awards. The ruling resolves conflicting decisions of various High Courts on whether the 2013 Act is a self-contained code on limitation. Bench Hearing the Matter The judgment was delivered by a…
