State Of A.P vs Hyderabad Potteries P.Ltd.& Anr

The Supreme Court examined the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982, particularly Section 10, which establishes a presumption of land grabbing against individuals alleged to have unlawfully occupied land owned by the government or private persons. The Court held that the burden of proof lies on the accused to demonstrate that they have not grabbed the land, affirming the legality of the Special Court's procedures. The appeal was decided in favor of the State of Andhra Pradesh, allowing the declaration of land grabbers and eviction of the respondents.