Her Highness Maharani Shantidevi P. ... vs Savjibhai Haribhai Patel & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's modification of a trial court decree for specific performance regarding land, emphasizing that enforcement is contingent upon a final declaration under Section 21 of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976. The Court clarified the legislative competence under Article 252 of the Constitution, affirming that the ULC Act aims to prevent urban land concentration and promote equitable distribution, aligning with the directive principles of Article 39(b) and (c). The judgment confirmed the necessity of compliance with the ULC Act for land transactions in urban areas.