BHAT KALIDAS SHAMJI (DEAD) BY L.RS. & ORS. vs P.J. PATHAK & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the allotment of land under the Saurashtra Land Reforms Act, 1951, specifically Sections 2(12), 4, 5, 21, 22, 23, and 24. The Court held that judicial notice could be taken that lesser hardship would be caused to tenants with excess land if part of it was allotted to Girasdars. The Court dismissed the tenants' appeal, affirming that Girasdars were entitled to separate allotments based on their holdings, both joint and separate.