P. J. IRANI vs THE STATE OF MADRAS

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Section 13 of the Madras Buildings (Lease & Rent Control) Act, 1949, stating it does not violate Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court found that the statute provides sufficient guidance for the exercise of discretion by the Government in exempting buildings from the Act's provisions. The Court affirmed the High Court's ruling that the Government's order exempting a cinema house from the Act was ultra vires, as it was based on improper grounds. The appeal was thus partially allowed, maintaining the validity of the statute while quashing the specific order of exemption.