S.N. CHANDRASHEKAR vs STATE OF KARNATAKA .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of land use conversion under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961, specifically Section 14-A. The Court held that the Bangalore Development Authority's sanction for converting residential plots to commercial use must comply with the original deed's restrictions and local objections. The Court ruled in favor of the residents, emphasizing that deviations from sanctioned plans could lead to revocation of licenses, thus upholding community interests over individual commercial pursuits.