MAHADEO BAJIRAO PATIL vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court ruled that the application filed by the appellant under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act was barred by limitation, as the High Court had correctly determined. The Court emphasized that the limitation period for making a reference under Section 18 is crucial and must be adhered to, thereby upholding the High Court's decision. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling on the matter of limitation.