CourtSupreme Court of India
Citation2026 INSC 138
Decision9 February 2026
PracticeReal Estate & Property

What the Court held

In a large batch of land-acquisition appeals, the Court clarified the appellate route under Section 74 of the 2013 Act and held that the Limitation Act is not excluded. It also directed a pragmatic approach to condonation while emphasising administrative accountability for delay.

Why it matters

Land-acquisition litigation often turns on procedural timing as much as valuation. Counsel should identify which acquisition statute governs the appellate route and preserve a complete chronology for limitation and condonation.

Practice note

The linked Supreme Court page contains the Court’s official judgment summary and access to the judgment. The statutory transition between the 1894 and 2013 regimes remains fact-dependent.

Judgment source

The source below is provided so the proposition, factual context and operative directions can be checked against the judgment before professional reliance.

Verified judgment sourceThe Deputy Commissioner and Special Land Acquisition Officer v. M/s S.V. Global Mill Limited — 2026 INSC 138CRUX case briefs are editorial summaries for general information. The judgment text remains controlling.

This Insight is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for the judgment text or advice on specific facts.

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