KANAK vs U.P.AVAS EVAM VIKAS PARISHAD .

The Supreme Court addressed the maintainability of a Writ Petition by the respondent-Parishad challenging an award under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act. The Court held that the Parishad, as a statutory body, could question the award, emphasizing the importance of statutory provisions in land acquisition matters. The judgment clarified that the appeal process must adhere to the timelines set forth in the relevant statutes, and the High Court's decision was upheld, reinforcing the legal framework surrounding land acquisition and compensation.