SARDAR DILSHAR SINGH vs THE LABOUR COMMISSIONER & ANR.

The Supreme Court upheld the procedure for arrest under Section 67 and Section 69 of the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887, affirming that the Revenue Officer has the authority to issue a warrant for the arrest of a defaulter for recovery of land revenue arrears. The Court found no violation of Articles 21 and 14 of the Constitution, stating that the statutory provisions provide adequate safeguards and do not require prior notice before arrest. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the legality of the arrest procedure as per the Act.