Ghulam Qadir vs Special Tribunal & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the administration of properties left by evacuees under the Jammu Kashmir State Evacuees (Administration of Property) Act, 2006 (1949 A.D), specifically Section 5. The Court held that the Custodian must conduct a thorough inquiry into the claims of evacuees and their heirs, ensuring due process in determining property rights. The appeal was remanded for further investigation into the status of the evacuee and the rightful claims to the property, emphasizing the need for justice and proper administration of evacuee properties.