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PIL in SC seeks hybrid hearings in land compensation cases

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New Delhi: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to introduce a hybrid mode of hearings in Land
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to introduce a hybrid mode of hearings in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Authorities (LARRAs).
The plea also seeks directions for the establishment of digital portals for LARRAs to provide online services, such as displaying case statuses, uploading orders and judgments, and publishing cause lists.
Further, it seeks the implementation of an e-filing system for LARRAs to streamline the submission of documents and reduce physical visits to LARRA offices.
The PIL said the implementation of the above measures would alleviate the logistical, financial, and psychological burdens on affected expropriated landowners, ensuring equitable access to justice.

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