Ismail Sulemna Sheikh v. M.G. Sadashivan and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
In a civil application seeking exemption in stamp duty for filing a First Appeal, the High Court rejected the applicant's request. The court noted that the applicant's 70 ares of land were acquired by the Government of Maharashtra for CIDCO, and substantial compensation was received, precluding exemption.
What did the court decide?
Application for exemption in payment of stamp duty rejected.