STATE OF GUJARAT & ANR. vs VAGHELA DAYABHAI CHATURBHAI & ORS.

The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of a State Government Resolution that prioritized the allotment of cultivation rights over 'bhatha lands' to harijans, adivasis, and backward classes, in light of Article 14 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that the Resolution did not violate the constitutional guarantee of equality, as it aimed to rectify historical injustices faced by marginalized communities. The Court affirmed the validity of the Resolution, emphasizing the need for equitable access to land for disadvantaged groups.