THE STATE OF BOMBAY vs R. S. NANJI.

The Supreme Court held that the requisition of premises by the Government of Bombay under Section 5(1) of the Bombay Land Requisition Act, 1948, for housing an officer of the State Road Transport Corporation was for a public purpose. The Court defined 'public purpose' as an aim in which the general interest of the community is concerned, emphasizing that the Corporation's statutory duty to provide living accommodation for its employees aligns with this definition. The High Court's decision to set aside the requisition order was overturned, affirming the validity of the requisition under the Act.