SAILEN KRISHNA MAJUMDAR vs MALIK LABHU MASIH (DECEASED) REPRESENTEDBY SMT. JASSI & ORS

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 19DD of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953, which exempts land granted as compensation for gallantry awards from tenant purchase provisions. The Court held that the land allotted to the appellant, as compensation for the gallantry award, is indeed exempt under Section 19DD, thus reversing the High Court's decision that allowed the respondent to purchase the land. The ruling emphasized that the equities favor the appellant, as the land was granted in recognition of gallantry service.