KRISHAN MALHAR MIRASDAR (DEAD) BY LRS. vs SASWAD MALI SUGAR FACTORY LTD. & ORS

The Supreme Court addressed whether sub-lessees of Saswad Mali Sugar Factory were deemed purchasers of agricultural lands under Section 43A(3) of the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948. The Court held that the sub-lessees were entitled to such status as the provisions of the Act did not apply to leases for industrial purposes, as per Section 88(1)(b). The appeals by the original landowners were dismissed, affirming the Bombay High Court's decision.