Supreme Court of India · 1971-05-06
INAYAT ALI KHAN vs STATE OF U. P.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1968/60406
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- INAYAT ALI KHAN
- Respondent
- STATE OF U. P.
- Author
- SIKRI, S.M. (),MITTER, G.K.,VAIDYIALINGAM, C.A.,RAY, A.N.,REDDY, P. JAGANMOHAN
- Bench
- SIKRI, S.M. (CJ),MITTER, G.K.,VAIDYIALINGAM, C.A.,RAY, A.N.,REDDY, P. JAGANMOHAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court interpreted Section 6, Clause (xvii) of the U.P. Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960, which exempts certain lands from ceiling limits if used for specialized farming. The Court held that land used for growing fodder for dairy purposes qualifies for exemption under this provision. The appeals were allowed, affirming the interpretation that specialized farms, including those for horse-breeding, are not subject to ceiling restrictions.