H.H.M.SHANTADEVI P. GAEKWAD vs SAVJIBHAI H. PATEL

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's modification of a trial court decree for specific performance regarding land, affirming that the plaintiff-respondent is entitled to enforce the decree subject to a final declaration under Section 21 of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976. The Court clarified the interpretation of the ULC Act, emphasizing its purpose to impose a ceiling on urban land holdings to prevent concentration and promote equitable distribution, aligning with the directive principles of Article 39(b) and (c). The appeal by the defendants was dismissed, maintaining the trial court's decree in other respects.