Manharlal Shivlal Panchal vs The Dy Collector And Special Land ...

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Gujarat High Court which dismissed the appeal of the appellants regarding the rejection of their reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, on the grounds of limitation. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory timelines in land acquisition matters, confirming that the appellants failed to file their reference within the prescribed period. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling.