B. Arvind Kumar vs Government Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the appellant's claim to absolute ownership of the suit property, based on a lease in perpetuity, was not valid as the original lessee was merely a tenant and the rights did not extend to absolute ownership. The Court emphasized that the lease terms allowed for resumption of land due to unauthorized constructions and failure to notify the lessor about the transfer of leasehold rights. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's reversal of the trial court's decree.