UNION OF INDIA vs BANT RAM (D) BY LRS.

The Supreme Court held that Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 does not apply to judgments made by the High Court under Section 54, as it specifically pertains to awards made by the court under Section 26. The Court clarified that the application for redetermination of compensation under Section 28A is only valid following a reference under Section 18. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision and ruling that the Union of India could challenge the award despite prior contempt proceedings.