STATE OF GUJARAT vs DAYA SHAMJIBHAI

The Supreme Court held that under Section 11(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, parties can enter into an agreement regarding compensation, and such an agreement can preclude landowners from seeking a reference under Section 18. The Court found that the landowners had consented to the compensation awarded by the Land Acquisition Officer and had explicitly agreed not to seek a reference. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision to enhance compensation based on the consent agreement.