STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH & ORS. vs SARDAR D.K. JADAV

The Supreme Court held that under the Madhya Bharat Abolition of Jagirs Act, 1951, Section 5(c) exempts tanks and wells on 'occupied land' from vesting in the State. The Court found that the High Court erred in applying Section 17 of the Act, which pertains only to compensation for jagirdars, and does not address property title disputes. The Court emphasized that the High Court should have determined whether the tanks and wells were indeed on 'occupied land' as claimed by the respondent, thereby establishing the jurisdictional fact necessary for the case.