RAMRAO JANKIRAM KADAM vs STATE OF BOMBAY

The Supreme Court ruled that a sale conducted for a predetermined nominal price of Re. 1 does not constitute a valid public auction under Section 167 of the Bombay Land Revenue Code, as it fails to reflect the property's fair market value. The Court held that the Government Order allowing such a sale lacked statutory authority and could not validate the transaction. Consequently, the sales were declared invalid, and the appellant's suit was not barred by the Limitation Act, as no valid sale had occurred as per law.