State Of Andhra Pradesh vs P.V. Hanumantha Rao (D) Thr. Lrs. And Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's ruling that the respondents are not 'land grabbers' under the Andhra Pradesh Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982, specifically referencing Section 2(d) of the Act. The Court emphasized that the High Court, in its writ jurisdiction under Articles 226 and 227, is empowered to correct gross errors made by the Special Court, which had overlooked vital evidence. The judgment reversed the Special Court's decision, affirming the importance of substantial evidence in determining lawful possession of land.