SMT. KASTURI (DEAD) BY L.RS. vs GAON SABHA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's ruling that the disputed property constituted 'land' under Section 3(13) of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, which includes land used for growing fuel wood. The Court clarified that the definition of 'land' is broad and that external definitions from other statutes should not be relied upon for interpretation. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's conclusion that the property vested in the Gaon Sabha and the plaintiff's claim for bhumidhari rights was not maintainable.