LAXMAN PURSHOTTAM PIMPUTKAR vs STATE OF BOMBAY AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the Government's order dated October 9, 1946, regarding the resumption of Watan Lands was a quasi-judicial order under Section 79 of the Bombay Hereditary Offices Act, 1874, and could not be modified or reviewed without express provision in the Act. The Court found that the Government acted beyond its jurisdiction in modifying the order, as such orders are final and cannot be altered like administrative orders under Section 74. The Court decreed in favor of the plaintiff, affirming the trial court's decision that the subsequent Government order was null and void.