SMT. SAIYADA MOSSARRAT vs HINDUSTAN STEEL LTD: BHILLAI STEEL PLANT,BHILLAI (M.P.) & O

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971, affirming that Parliament has the legislative competence to legislate on matters concerning Union property under Entry 32 of List I. The Court clarified that the Act is aimed at providing a speedy procedure for eviction of unauthorized occupants, distinguishing it from state legislation under Entry 18 of List II. The petitioner's challenge was dismissed as the specific aspect of legislative competence was not previously debated, and the Act was deemed valid for the eviction of unauthorized occupants from Union property.