THE CUSTODIAN OF EVACUEE PROPERTY,BANGALORE vs KHAN SAHEB ABDUL SHUKOOR, ETC.

The Supreme Court examined the validity of proceedings taken under the Mysore Administration of Evacuee Property (Emergency) Act, 1949, and subsequent legislation, including the Administration of Evacuee Property Act, 1950. It held that the repeal of the earlier Act and the establishment of new appeal mechanisms did not invalidate prior orders made under the old law, as actions taken were deemed valid under the new provisions. The Court concluded that appeals to the High Court were not maintainable post-repeal, affirming the authority of the Custodian-General under the new framework.