P.K. Sreekantan & Ors vs P. Sreekumaran Nair & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4(1) and Section 18. The Court held that the Reference Court exceeded its jurisdiction by adjudicating issues not raised in the reference applications, thus emphasizing the need for adherence to the specific matters referred for determination. The judgment of the Kerala High Court was upheld, confirming the limited scope of the Reference Court's authority in compensation disputes.