The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1946] AC 327
[PRIVY COUNCIL.]
THAKUR JAGANNATH BAKSH SINGH. APPELLANT; AND THE UNITED PROVINCES RESPONDENT.
ON APPEAL FROM THE FEDERAL COURT OF INDIA.
1946 May 1.
Lord Macmillan, Lord Wright, Lord Du Parcq, Mortan L.J. and SIR John Beaumont.
India
— Legislative competency
— Crown grant of land
— Sanad
— Rights of grantee infringed by Provincial legislation
— Validity
— Principles applicable
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United Provinces Tenancy Act (U.P. Act XVII. of 1939)
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Government of India Act, 1935 (25 & 26 Geo. 5, c. 42), 5. 100, 7th sch., list II, item 21
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Crown Grants Act (XV. of 1895), s. 3.