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MANOJ MISRA, PAMIDIGHANTAM SRI NARASIMHA
S. Jayalakshmi – Appellant
Versus
Special District Revenue Officer – Respondent
Certainly. Based on the provided legal document, here are the key points:
The Supreme Court clarified that courts do not have the authority to modify arbitral awards under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. However, discretion may be exercised under Article 136 of the Constitution to ensure fairness in specific cases (!) (!) .
In the case at hand, the appellant's land was acquired under the Highways Act, and an award was initially granted. This award was subsequently enhanced by the District Judge, leading to appeals concerning the modification of the compensation amount (!) (!) .
The Court emphasized that the jurisdiction of courts under Sections 34 and 37 is limited to not modifying arbitral awards, but they can exercise discretion based on the facts of the case to ensure equitable outcomes (!) (!) .
The Court upheld the principle that arbitral awards should not be altered but recognized that, in certain circumstances, equitable considerations might warrant granting compensation comparable to that awarded in similar cases (!) (!) .
The Supreme Court exercised its power under Article 142 of the Constitution to direct that the appellant be granted the same compensation as awarded to similarly situated claimants in a related case, thereby ensuring parity and fairness (!) (!) .
The appeals were allowed, and the order of the High Court was modified to grant the appellant the compensation determined by the Principal District Judge, along with all consequential benefits (!) .
Pending applications were disposed of accordingly (!) .
These points encapsulate the Court's reasoning, the scope of judicial authority regarding arbitral awards, and the final order issued in this case.
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. overview of the appeals and land acquisition (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. jurisdiction under sections 34 and 37 clarified (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. application of article 136 and discretion in compensation (Para 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 4. final order granting compensation to appellant (Para 11 , 12) |
ORDER :
1. Leave granted.
2. These appeals are against the judgment of the High Court of Judicature at Madras in C.M.A Nos. 2267 and 2266 of 2019 dated 28.09.2021, by which the High Court allowed the Section 37 appeal(s) under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996[Hereinafter referred to as the 'Act'.] arising out of the order of the Principal District Judge, Vellore under Section 34 of the Act, modifying the arbitral award dated 19.11.2009 under the NATIONAL HIGHWAYS ACT , 1956[Hereinafter referred to as the 'Highways Act'.].
3. The short facts, to the extent that they are relevant for disposing these appeals are that the Appellant's lands were acquired under the Highways Act under a notification issued under Section 3A(1) of the Act on 05.04.2022. The acquisition proceedings led to passing of an award dated 06.06.2005 as per which compensation at the rate of Rs. 355.21 per sq.mtr was granted. I
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