Smt. Kanak & Anr vs U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the maintainability of a Writ Petition by the respondent-Parishad questioning an award made under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act. It was held that the Parishad, being a statutory body, could not maintain a writ petition against the award as it failed to comply with the procedural requirements under Section 381 of the Mahapalika Adhiniyam, including the necessity of a pre-deposit and a fitness certificate. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.