State Of Maharashtra & Anr vs B.E. Billimora And Ors

The court examined the interpretation of Section 2(q) in relation to Section 4(9) of the Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulations) Act, 1976. The primary issue concerned whether individuals acquiring property jointly fall under the definition of 'person' under Section 2(i) and the applicability of Section 2(q) regarding buildings not existing on the appointed date. The case focuses on determining the permissible ceiling limit of vacant land for strangers acquiring property jointly.