Kisan Yashwant Dhirade vs Sonabai Bappu Lohar And Ors

The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 37 of the Bombay Tenancy & Agricultural Lands Act, 1948, a landlord must restore possession of agricultural land if they fail to cultivate it within one year after taking possession. The Court upheld the findings of the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal that the appellant's claim for restoration was invalid due to a valid surrender under Section 15 and the respondent's right to cultivate through a tenant as a widow under Section 2(6). Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.