THE STATE OF VINDHYA PRADESH(NOW MADHYA PRADESH) vs MORADHWAJ SINGH AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Vindhya Pradesh Abolition of Jagirs and Land Reforms Act, 1952, specifically Sections 22(1), 37, and Clause (4)(e) of the Schedule, under Article 31A of the Constitution. The Court ruled that Section 22 does not constitute colourable legislation and that the Vindhya Pradesh Legislature had the authority to enact these provisions. The Court dismissed the petitioner's appeal against the constitutionality of the Act, affirming that the Act's provisions do not violate fundamental rights and are within legislative competency.