Sri Siddappa (Dead) By Lrs & Ors vs The State Of Karnataka & Ors

The Supreme Court held that under Section 44 of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, all lands held by tenants immediately prior to the commencement of the Amendment Act vest in the State Government, overriding previous orders for resumption under Section 14. The Court found that the appellant's concession in the resumption proceedings did not negate his rights under the amended law. Consequently, the Court ruled in favor of the appellant, affirming his occupancy rights despite the earlier concession made to the landlords.