AMARSINGH vs CUSTODIAN, EVACUEE PROPERTY, PUNJAB

The Supreme Court held that the interest of a quasi-permanent allottee does not constitute 'property' under Articles 19(1)(f), 31(1), and 31(2) of the Constitution of India. The cancellation of the allotment of agricultural land to the petitioners, who were displaced persons, was deemed lawful as their rights were not recognized as property capable of acquisition or disposal. Consequently, the court ruled that the orders cancelling the allotments did not violate the petitioners' fundamental rights, affirming the application of the Administration of Evacuee Property Act, 1950.