Everest Industries Ltd. And Anr vs Board Of Trustees For The Port Of ...

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a notification issued under Section 56 of the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963, which significantly increased the rent for leased properties. The Court held that the drastic increase in rent, exceeding 5200%, was arbitrary and violated Article 14 of the Constitution, as it imposed an unreasonable burden on the lessees. The Court ruled that the notification was ultra vires the provisions of the Act, thereby protecting the lessees' rights under the original lease agreements.