#land acquisition dispute

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the limitation period under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act for challenging compensation begins only when the award is actually communicated to the landowner, not from its issuance date. This holding ensures procedural fairness and prevents landowners from being barred from claims due to administrative delays in communication.

Meghalaya High Court rules that unverified eyewitness accounts and an unchallenged alibi in inter-village violence cases justify anticipatory bail, reinforcing personal liberty under Article 21. The judgment sets a precedent for scrutinizing FIR credibility before denying pre-arrest protection.