Cross Objection Should Be Disposed On Merits Notwithstanding Dismissal Of Appeal: SC [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court has observed that cross has to be disposed of on its merits by assigning reasons notwithstanding the dismissal of the appeal.In Shri Badru (since deceased) vs. NTPC Limited., against the award of Reference Court, the State and NTPC filed appeals before the High Court of Himachal Pradesh under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act. Landowners filed the cross objection...