SITA RAM vs CHHOTA BHONDEY AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that Section 49 of the U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953, bars civil suits regarding the title to land that falls under consolidation proceedings. The Court clarified that the consolidation authorities have the jurisdiction to adjudicate questions of title and rights of tenure-holders, as outlined in Section 4(2) and Section 5(2) of the Act. The appeal was dismissed, affirming that the orders of the consolidation authorities were valid and within their jurisdiction.