Dalsukhbhai Bachubhai Satasia And Ors vs State Of Gujarat And Ors

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 (ULC Act) concerning the ownership and ceiling limits of vacant land held by the appellants. The Court analyzed the statutory requirements under Section 6(1) of the ULC Act, which mandates filing statements for vacant land exceeding the ceiling limit. The High Court's dismissal of the appellants' challenge to the land ceiling determination was upheld, affirming the state's authority under the ULC Act to regulate urban land holdings. The judgment clarifies procedural compliance and ownership rights under the ULC Act framework.