Dhruv Green Field Ltd vs Hukam Singh And Ors

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Sections 10-A and 13 of the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961, determining that the civil court's jurisdiction is barred only when a statute explicitly excludes it. The Court held that the civil court could entertain the suit challenging the validity of a lease granted by the Gram Panchayat, as the lease violated the provisions of the Act and the Rules. The judgment of the High Court was upheld, allowing the respondents' appeal against the dismissal of their suit by the trial court.