Supreme Court of India · 2001-04-25
S. Venkatappa vs Narayanappa & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2001 SUPREME COURT 2148
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- S. Venkatappa
- Respondent
- Narayanappa & Ors
- Author
- S. N. Variava
- Bench
- Syed Shah Mohammed Quadri, S.N. Variava
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the implications of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, particularly Sections 44 and 45, which mandate the vesting of land in the State Government and outline the rights of tenants. The Court held that the rights of landowners cease upon vesting, and any claims for compensation must be directed to the State Government. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision regarding the vesting of land rights.