PARSHOTAM LAL vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of discretion exercised by the Revisional/Appellate Authority regarding the percentage of forfeiture on surrender of plots. The Court held that while there cannot be a uniform standard due to varying factual positions, in the peculiar circumstances of the case, the appellants should be granted similar treatment as provided in a referenced document (Annexure P6). Consequently, the percentage of forfeiture for the appellants was reduced to 2%. The Court clarified that this order is specific to the facts of the case and should not be treated as a precedent.