Headline
The Supreme Court of India issues notice on PIL requesting Virtual Hearings for Land Acquisition Compensation Disputes.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India issued notice to the Union Government and State Government relating to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) asking for virtual hearings for land acquisition compensation disputes which are handled by Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation Authorities (LARRAs). The petition argues that LARRAs are creating delays and hardships for landowners due to ineffective case disposal.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Kishan Chand Jain vs. Union of India and Ors
- Case No: W.P.(C) No. 510/2024
- Judges Name: Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra.
- Filed by: Advocate Kishan Chand Jain
- Issue: Delays in disposal of LARRA case and requesting for virtual hearings to fasten the process.
Legal Insights
The petition requests hybrid hearing options for LARRAs, citing earlier judgments of the Supreme Court mandating virtual hearings in other judicial settings, like State Information Commissions and High Courts.
Impact
If granted, this could simplify land acquisition cases, enhancing the access to justice and fasting up compensation resolutions for landowners.
Why It Matters
The case could rejuvenate the dispute resolution system under land acquisition laws, by making it sure that fast and more efficient outcomes for affected landowners across India.
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