2016 INSC 0512
                                    SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

                                   Meghashyam Sadashivrao Vadhave

                                                      Vs.

                                    The State of Maharashtra & Ors.

                                           C.A.No.5964 of 2016

                                 (Kurian Joseph and R.F.Nariman,JJ.,)

                                                 08.07.2016

                                                JUDGMENT

Kurian Joseph,J.,

SLP ( C) No. 544 of 2015

1. Leave granted.

2. This appeal is filed against the impugned order dated 28th March, 2014 whereby the High
Court has awarded compensation of only Rs.15,000/- (Rupees fifteen thousand only)
.
3. In the peculiar facts of this case, we are of the view that the interest of justice would be
advanced, if an amount of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) as full and final settlement is
paid to the appellant by respondent No.1. The said amount be paid within four weeks from
today. If it is not paid within the stipulated period, 12% interest shall be paid on the said
amount of Rs.1,00,000/- from 1986 and the officers responsible for the delay shall be
personally liable for the same.

4. The appeal is disposed of with no order as to costs.

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