Tarak Singh & Anr vs Jyoti Basu & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of land allotments made from the discretionary quota of the Chief Minister, challenging the process under Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court found that the allotments were made in violation of constitutional principles, highlighting the unholy nexus between duty and interest, particularly in the case of Justice B.P. Banerjee, who had applied for land while presiding over related judicial matters. The Court held that such allotments were unconstitutional and quashed them, emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to the rule of law in public land allocations.