The Government of Andhra Pradesh & Ors vs M. Krishnaveni & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court regarding the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, specifically interpreting Section 8(4) which pertains to the vesting of land. The Court affirmed the High Court's directive to the State to reopen declarations based on a family settlement, emphasizing the Act's purpose of equitable land distribution and preventing concentration of urban property. The appeals by the State were dismissed, reinforcing the High Court's order to maintain the status quo of the land in question until compliance was achieved.