Chandrika Prasad vs Pullo (Dead) By Lrs. And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of adhivasi rights under Section 20 of the Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition & Land Reforms Act, 1950, confirming that a claimant must demonstrate continuous possession to establish such rights. The Court held that the appellant's father had not surrendered his rights over the land, thus affirming the Deputy Director of Consolidation's decision that recognized the appellant's claim. The judgment emphasized the importance of possession in determining land rights under the U.P. Act.