RAMENDRA SINGH vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that under Section 6 and Section 2(gg) of the Madhya Pradesh Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings Act, 1960, a minor son is not entitled to a separate ceiling area independent of his father's claim. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision in Sarjubai & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh, stating that the interpretation of the Act correctly aligns with the established legal principles. Consequently, the petition was dismissed, upholding the High Court's ruling.