STATE OF H.P. vs NARAIN SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Himachal Pradesh Land Revenue (Amendment and Validation) Act, 1996, affirming that it does not violate the basic structure of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that amendments to the Himachal Pradesh Land Revenue Act, 1953, are permissible as long as they align with the legislative intent and do not infringe upon fundamental rights. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to validate the amendment.