STATE OF A.P. vs M/S. STAR BONE MILL & FERTILISER CO.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming the title of M/s. Star Bone Mill & Fertiliser Co. over the disputed land, emphasizing that the original lessee, M/s. A. Allauddin & Sons, had no authority to sub-lease or sell the property as per the lease agreement. The Court clarified that the lease terms prohibited any transfer of the land, thus rendering the subsequent sale deed executed in favor of the respondent invalid. The appeal by the State of A.P. was dismissed, affirming the respondent's rightful claim to the land under the principles of property law.