MADAN vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court held that the Reference made under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 was not barred by limitation, overturning the Bombay High Court's decision which had reversed the enhanced compensation awarded by the Reference Court. The Court clarified that the limitation period for seeking enhancement of compensation begins from the date of receipt of compensation, as per Section 18(2) of the Act. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, reinstating the enhanced compensation awarded by the Reference Court.