SRI KRISHNA BHIMRAO DESHPANDE vs LAND TRIBUNAL, DHANWAD

The Supreme Court held that Article 252 of the Constitution empowers Parliament to legislate for two or more States on matters where it has no power to make laws, contingent upon resolutions from State Legislatures. The Court clarified that the scope of Entry 18 is broad, covering both agricultural and non-agricultural land, but the resolutions specifically pertained to 'urban immovable property' for imposing ceilings. The Court dismissed the special leave petitions, affirming that the provisions of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act do not conflict with the Ceiling Act as they address distinct subjects.