USHA MEHATA vs GOVERNMENT OF A.P. .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, affirming the State Government's refusal to regularize a lease deed executed in favor of Usha Mehta for land measuring 413 sq. yards. The Court found that the original lease deed was not issued by a competent authority and was deemed to be forged, thus invalidating any claims based on it. The Court emphasized that payment of lease amount and property tax does not legitimize a forged document, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.