Popat Bahiru Govardhane Etc vs Spl.Land Acquisition Officer And Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision rejecting the appellants' application under Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, on the grounds of limitation. The Court clarified that the limitation period for filing such applications begins from the date of the award, not from the date of knowledge of the award. The Court emphasized the need for strict adherence to statutory provisions regarding limitation, thereby affirming the lower court's ruling.