MURLIDHAR DAYANDEO KESEKAR vs VISHWANATH PANDU BARDE & ANR.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of land allotment to a tribal individual under the Bombay Revenue Code, emphasizing the need for permission for alienation. The Court held that the District Collector's refusal to grant permission was erroneous, as the appellant had entered into a lawful agreement to purchase the land and had improved it. The Court recognized the appellant's right to retain possession under Section 53-A of the Transfer of Property Act and entitled him to compensation for improvements made, thereby reinforcing the principles of economic equality and social justice.