MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF JABALPUR vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

The Supreme Court held that the transfer of Nazul land to the Municipal Committee was made by the Provincial Government under Section 38(1)(f) of the Central Provinces Municipalities Act, 1922, and not by the Central Government as erroneously assumed by the High Court. The Court emphasized the necessity of strict adherence to pleadings, stating that parties should be confined to their pleadings unless formal amendments are made. The notification issued under Section 81 of the City of Jabalpur Corporation Act, 1948, was justified, and the High Court's decision was overturned.