Dhanraj vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court held that under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, a reference application dismissed for non-payment of court fees can be restored if the requisite fees are paid within a specified time. The Court emphasized that while restoring the application, the appellant would not be entitled to any statutory benefits for the delay period. The appeal was disposed of with the condition of payment of court fees within one month, allowing the restoration of the reference application.