LALITHA THERESA SEQUERIA vs DOLFY A PIAS @ ADOLPHYS JOSEPH PAIS &ANR

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of fraud in obtaining a decree under the Urban Land Ceiling Act, 1976, specifically referencing the provisions of the Act. The Court held that the decree obtained by the defendants was null and void due to the non-inclusion of necessary parties and the fraudulent nature of the proceedings. Consequently, the Court restored the decree of the First Appellate Court in favor of the plaintiffs, reversing the High Court's decision.