Competent Aty. & Anr vs Mohanbhai Khimabhai

The Supreme Court held that the proceedings initiated under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 were rendered abated by Section 4 of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Repeal Act, 1999. The Court emphasized that all pending proceedings related to orders made under the principal Act would cease, except for specific provisions concerning land already taken over by the State. Consequently, the appeal was disposed of as abated, with no costs awarded.