DHRUV GREEN FIELD LTD. vs HUKAM SINGH .

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Sections 10-A and 13 of the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961, in determining the jurisdiction of civil courts over lease disputes. The Court held that the civil court has jurisdiction to entertain the suit challenging the validity of a 10-year lease granted by the Gram Panchayat, which was found to be in violation of the Act and its Rules. The judgment of the High Court was upheld, allowing the respondents' appeal against the dismissal of their suit by the trial court.