Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Maharashtra Farmers
The Supreme Court decided to give farmers in Maharashtra more money for their land that was taken in 1994 to build an industrial area.
The court looked at the land's good location and decided the farmers should get more money, increasing the compensation from Rs 32,000 to Rs 58,320 per acre.
This decision overturned an earlier ruling from the Bombay High Court, ensuring the farmers received a higher payout.
The Supreme Court increased compensation for farmers whose land was acquired in Maharashtra.
The land was acquired in 1994 for an industrial area.
The court observed the land was in a 'prime location'.
Compensation was raised from Rs 32,000 to Rs 58,320 per acre.
The ruling set aside a previous Bombay High Court order.
- Who
- The Supreme Court decided the case of farmers.
- What
- Supreme Court enhanced compensation for farmers whose land was acquired.
- When
- The Supreme Court made the decision on Monday.
- Where
- Maharashtra.
- Why
- To provide fair compensation for land acquired in a prime location.
Original Compensation
Enhanced Compensation
Compensation Amount
Original Compensation
Farmers were awarded Rs 32,000 per acre.
Enhanced Compensation
Farmers deserved more compensation.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Location
- Maharashtra
- Land Acquisition Year
- 1994
- Original Compensation
- Rs 32,000 per acre
- Enhanced Compensation
- Rs 58,320 per acre
- Land Use
- Industrial area
- Affected
- Farmers of Pungala village