Shiv Singh And Ors. Etc. vs State Of U.P. And Ors.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 10(2) of the U.P. Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960, the failure to provide notice to transferees of land, who were not parties to the original proceedings, constituted a violation of their rights. The Court established that such transferees are entitled to be heard and their applications for condonation of delay should be considered. The appeals were allowed, and the orders of the lower authorities were set aside, emphasizing the necessity of due process in land ceiling proceedings.