Vasant Ganpat Padave(D) By Lrs. vs Anant Mahadev Sawant (Dead) Thru Lrs. .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal, affirming that the appellants lost their right to purchase the land under Section 32G of the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948 due to their failure to issue a notice under Section 32F within the prescribed time. The Court emphasized that the proceedings initiated during the landlady's lifetime were suspended due to her status as a widow, and thus the appellants were required to comply with the statutory notice requirement to maintain their claim. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower courts' rulings.