SMT. ANGOORI DEVI vs STATE OF U.P. .

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, specifically regarding the definition of 'vacant land' under Section 2. The Court held that the District Judge's interpretation of Section 4(9) was incorrect, as it failed to consider the nature of the property held by Gopi Chand, which included a factory rather than a dwelling unit. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's ruling that Gopi Chand did hold vacant land in excess of the ceiling limit prescribed by the Act, affirming the decision of the High Court.