MEHER RUSI DALAL vs U.O.I.

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision regarding the compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically referencing Section 17 and Section 23(1). The Court established that the State cannot challenge the correctness of the award determined by the Land Acquisition Officer, as it constitutes an offer made on behalf of the State. The Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by the Union of India, affirming that there is no provision allowing the State to seek a reference under Section 18 regarding the compensation rate, thus reinforcing the binding nature of the Collector's award.