regularisation of encroachments

S. 163-A H.P. Land Revenue Act
Case BriefsSupreme Court

The petition by special leave challenged the decision of Himachal Pradesh High Court which had held that Section 163-A of the H.P. Land Revenue Act, 1954 was manifestly arbitrary and unconstitutional.

S. 163-A HP Land Revenue Act unconstitutional
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“By condoning the illegal acts of the violators who carry out encroachments, the State intends to treat such law breakers equal to those persons who abide by the law. This is arbitrariness, because by treating un-equals alike, the State is violating Article 14 of the Constitution.”