BIBI SALMA KHATOON vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Section 16(3) of the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1961, concerning the limitation period for filing a pre-emption application. The Court held that the appellant's application was indeed filed within the stipulated three-month period from the date of registration of the sale deed, thus overturning the lower courts' conclusions regarding limitation. The judgment emphasized the necessity of adhering to statutory timelines in land transfer disputes.