M/S. Ocl India Ltd. vs State Of Orissa .

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of 'local area' as defined under Entry 52 of List II of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. The court referred to a previous Constitution Bench ruling which clarified that a 'local area' is one administered by local bodies and does not include factory premises. The matter was deemed significant enough to warrant consideration by a larger bench due to its implications on municipal governance and local administration.