Pg. 3 - What is the context in which this arose... ... [SC LIVE UPDATES] Land Acquisition- Constitution Bench Hearing- [Court -3]

Pg. 3 - What is the context in which this arose (J. Mishra asked this Q. yesterday). PMC challenged the Bombay HC order. But they wanted them to consider the aspect of 24(1).

J. Mishra - Once the HC has quashed the acquisition, then 24(2) could not be resorted to. How could the State do it ?

SD - The answer is thatleave having been granted, had PMC succeeded, does 24(2) apply at all is the question ?

J. Bhat - Award had been made. There was no acquisition. Until the court restated the proposition. How could the govt be expected to pay compensation if there was quashing ?

SD - Once the award is passed, you are duty bound to pay the compensation. S24 squarely arose in this case.