STATE OF A.P. vs HYDERABAD POTTERIES P.LTD.

The Supreme Court examined the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982, particularly Section 10, which establishes a presumption against individuals alleged to have grabbed land owned by the government or private persons. The Court held that the burden of proof lies on the accused to demonstrate that they did not grab the land, affirming the legality of the Special Court's procedures under the Act. The judgment of the Andhra Pradesh High Court was scrutinized in light of these provisions, leading to a reaffirmation of the Act's intent to curb land grabbing.