BACHAN & ANOTHER vs KANKAR & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that a fictitious entry in land records, as defined under the U.P. Land Revenue Act, is one that is not genuine. The Court ruled that even if an entry is motivated by hostility, if made by the Patwari in the discharge of his public duties, it cannot be deemed fictitious. The Court overturned the High Court's decision that granted Adhivasi rights based solely on such an entry, emphasizing that the correctness of the entry is relevant to the determination of rights. The appeal was allowed, restoring the orders of the Deputy Director of Consolidation and the Settlement Officer.