PATIRAJI vs MAMTA & OTHERS

The Supreme Court examined the entitlement of the appellant Patiraji to 'Adhivasi' rights under Section 20(b)(i) of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950. The Court held that only those recorded as occupants for the entire Fasli year 1356 can claim such rights, emphasizing that the appellant's claim was based on an entry in the Khasra that did not cover the full year. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision denying the appellant's claim, affirming the dismissal of her appeal.