Azim Ahmad Kazmi And Ors vs State Of U.P. And Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of the lease deed executed on 19th March, 1996, by the State Government under the authority of the Uttar Pradesh Land Revenue Act, affirming that the State has the right to resume possession of the land. The Court clarified that while the State cannot take forcible possession, it may do so following due process of law. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision while modifying the observation regarding forcible possession.