Govt. Of A.P. And Ors vs Kollutla Obi Reddy And Ors

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the Andhra Pradesh High Court's decision to quash awards made under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and remand the matter for fresh awards. The Court held that the High Court erred in not considering the delay in filing writ petitions and the pending references under Section 18 of the Act. The Court emphasized that once possession is taken under Section 17, the provisions of Section 11-A do not apply, thus affirming the necessity of adhering to procedural requirements before challenging awards.