Premji Nathu vs State Of Gujarat & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether the application under Section 18(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 was time-barred. The Court held that the Reference Court correctly determined that the applications were beyond the time limit specified in Section 18(2)(b) of the Act, thus denying the enhancement of compensation. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision, emphasizing the importance of adhering to statutory timelines in land acquisition matters.