ARJUNA & OTHERS vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order which had allowed the appeal on the basis that the private respondents were within the ceiling limit for land allotment, thus deeming the allotment of surplus land illegal. The Court noted that the appellants had not disputed the claim that the respondents were declared surplus holders and had failed to procure necessary documents. The Court allowed the appeal and granted the respondents liberty to file a review petition if they were within the ceiling limit, emphasizing procedural compliance.