The State Of Maharashtra vs Smt. Bhimabai Bhika Gondal And Ors. on 20 September, 2007
21. The above principle was also in line with the judgment of the Supreme Court in Tarachand's case (supra) where it was held that the Court was precluded from awarding compensation beyond the amount claimed by the party and that awarding in excess thereof would be illegal. In both these judgments the contentions raised by the claimants were duly examined by the Court and were found to be inconsequential.