Jai Mangal Oraon vs Smt. Mira Nayak And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 71A of the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908, in the context of land ownership disputes involving Scheduled Tribes. The Court held that the provisions of Section 71A are applicable only when there is a transfer of raiyati interest by a member of a Scheduled Tribe, and that the Special Officer lacks authority to stop construction without proper jurisdiction. The Court ultimately ruled in favor of the first respondent, affirming the legality of her construction on the land in question.