Shish Ram & Ors vs The State Of Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court affirmed the High Court's decision that 'charand' land is included within the definition of 'Shamilat-deh' under Section 2(g) of the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulations) Act, 1961. The Court held that the Gram Panchayat is entitled to lease out such land for cultivation, as per Rule 3(2) of the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulations) Rules, 1964, and that the appellants' claims regarding violation of Article 31A and lack of compensation were unfounded. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the legality of the Gram Panchayat's actions regarding the land in question.