Lalitha Theresa Sequeria vs Dolfy A Pias @ Adolphys Joseph Pais &Anr;

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a decree obtained under OS No.397 of 1976, which the plaintiffs claimed was procured by fraud and collusion to circumvent the Urban Land Ceiling Act, 1976. The Court held that the decree was indeed null and void as it was obtained without the necessary parties being included, thus violating the principles of natural justice. The Court reversed the High Court's decision, reinstating the decree of the First Appellate Court in favor of the plaintiffs, thereby affirming their rightful claim to the property.