RICHPAL SINGH AND OTHERS ETC. vs DALIP

The Supreme Court held that a decree for ejectment passed by a Revenue Court under Section 77(3) of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 does not operate as res judicata in a subsequent civil suit where the respondent claims to be a mortgagee rather than a tenant. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision that the Revenue Court's order could be challenged in subsequent proceedings, emphasizing the Act's intent to provide speedy remedies for landlord-tenant disputes. The appeals by special leave were dismissed, upholding the High Court's ruling.