#Beneficent Legislation

Landowners who received compensation based on a Reference Court award may file a second application under Section 28-A to claim parity with a later High Court enhancement, even if the first application was already decided. The Supreme Court affirms that the beneficent intent of the law and the doctrine of merger override technical bar arguments, ensuring equitable treatment for similarly situated landowners.

Bombay High Court holds that Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act permits claimants to seek enhanced compensation for land classification and ancillary assets not covered in the foundational award.