The State Of Uttar Pradesh vs Suresh Chandra Tewari

The Supreme Court examined the Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960, particularly Sections 9 and 10, which mandate tenure-holders to submit statements regarding land holdings exceeding the ceiling limit. The Court emphasized the Act's purpose of land redistribution to address inequality and promote equity, aligning with the constitutional mandate under the Seventh Schedule. The Court upheld the validity of the Act, reinforcing the state's authority to regulate land holdings for social justice.