STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs NANAKCHAND PYARMAL .

The Supreme Court addressed the application under Section 28A(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, holding that the reference application for redetermination of compensation should be kept pending until the appeal against the Reference Court's award is decided by the High Court. The Court emphasized that the Collector's actions must await the High Court's judgment, thereby ensuring that the ongoing legal proceedings are respected. The writ petition was dismissed with directions to maintain the status quo until the appeal is resolved.