Kewal Kishan Gupta vs J. & K. Special Tribunal & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the construction undertaken by Kewal Kishan Gupta on Nazool land in Jammu & Kashmir, emphasizing compliance with the lease deed's stipulations under Section 3 of the Jammu and Kashmir Nazool Land (Vesting of Ownership) Act, 2001. The Court held that the appellant's construction was unauthorized as it violated the conditions of the lease and the sanctioned plan, affirming the Tribunal's decision to demolish the construction. The judgment underscores the necessity of adhering to zoning regulations and lease conditions in land use.