ARUN LAL vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that execution proceedings concerning 2.792 acres of land resumed by the Government of India were not maintainable. The Court noted that the resumption notice dated 23rd September 1970 and subsequent possession taken on 6th November 1970 rendered the execution proceedings invalid. The ruling emphasized the importance of proper notice for resumption under applicable laws, affirming the High Court's interpretation of the legal status of the land in question.