STATE OF BIHAR vs RAMESHWAR PRATAP NARAIN SINGHAND OTHERS.

The Supreme Court held that the Bihar Land Reforms Amendment Act, 1959, which amended the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950, is a valid law providing for the acquisition of rights in an 'estate' as per Article 31A of the Constitution. The Court ruled that even if the amendment abridges rights under Articles 14, 19, and 31, it is not void, affirming the legislative competence of the Bihar Legislature under Article 246. The Court found that the State has the authority to legislate on acquisition without a public purpose, thus upholding the amendments.