Supreme Court of India · 2022-09-20
HAR NARAINI DEVI . vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2009/33405
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- HAR NARAINI DEVI .
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIRUDDHA BOSE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIRUDDHA BOSE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of Section 50(a) of the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954, which was challenged as being ultra vires Articles 14, 15, 254, and 21 of the Constitution. The court upheld the validity of the provision, affirming that it appropriately governs the succession of agricultural property and does not violate constitutional rights. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.