KEWAL KISHAN GUPTA vs J.&K. SPECIAL TRIBUNAL .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the construction undertaken by Kewal Kishan Gupta on Nazool land in Jammu, emphasizing the need for adherence to the terms of the lease deed under which the land was to be used solely for residential purposes as per Clause 2(1). The Court held that the appellant's construction was unauthorized due to violations of the lease conditions and municipal regulations, thereby upholding the order of the Jammu Municipality for demolition. The judgment reinforces the principle that lease agreements must be strictly followed, particularly in relation to land use as stipulated in the lease deed.