Madhukar Sadbha Shivarkar (D) By Lrs vs State Of Maharashtra & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed appeals against the Bombay High Court's judgment regarding the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961, specifically Section 14(4). The Court held that the State Government's orders appointing an Enquiry Officer were valid and that the manipulation of revenue records by the Saswad Mali Sugar Factory Ltd. and its shareholders constituted a violation of the Act. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the need for compliance with land ceiling regulations and the integrity of revenue records.