STATE OF PUNJAB vs SHRI SATINDER BIR SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the notice issued under Section 12(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 must contain sufficient details regarding the award to enable the interested parties to make an informed application for reference under Section 18. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision that the notice received by the respondent did not provide adequate information about the compensation determination, thus the limitation period under Section 18(2) was not applicable. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, upholding the High Court's ruling.