UNION OF INDIA versus SWARAN SINGH AND ORS.

UNION OF INDIA versus SWARAN SINGH AND ORS.

The High Court has no jurisdiction to enhance solatium and interest through independent applications under Sections 151 and 152 CPC once the decree has become final; such orders are a nullity.

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Parties
Appellant: Union of India; Respondents: Swaran Singh and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 July 1996
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Punjab & Haryana High Court's Judgment Dated 30.8.94 in C.r. No. 2144 45 of 1994
Outcome
Appeals allowed
Legal Topics
Enhanced Solatium and Interest, Execution of Decree, Jurisdiction Under Sections 151 and 152 CPC, Effect of Amendment Act 68 of 1984
Land Acquisition Enhanced Solatium and Interest Execution of Decree Jurisdiction Under Sections 151 and 152 CPC Effect of Amendment Act 68 of 1984

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Parties

Union of India

Appellant

Swaran Singh and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Punjab & Haryana High Court's Judgment Dated 30.8.94 in C.r. No. 2144 45 of 1994

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court can entertain applications under Sections 151 and 152 CPC to award enhanced solatium and interest after the decree has become final, as per Amendment Act 68 of 1984

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court has no jurisdiction to enhance solatium and interest through independent applications under Sections 151 and 152 CPC once the decree has become final; such orders are a nullity.

Court Disposition

Appeals allowed

Orders

  • All orders passed by the High Court after the awards had become final are a nullity and do not bind the Union of India.
  • No costs.