Supreme Court of India · 2023-02-14
KAMAL vs GAJRAJ
- Citation / case number
- SC 2011/38687
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- KAMAL
- Respondent
- GAJRAJ
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE BELA M. TRIVEDI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the legality of land allotment under the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950, and the subsequent orders by authorities and courts. The case involved the allotment of land to appellants, which was challenged by a stranger, Gajraj, on procedural grounds under Rule 176(4) of the Rules. The Court analyzed whether the land allotment process adhered to the prescribed legal procedures and the validity of the High Court's interference, ultimately affirming the authority's decision and dismissing the appeal.