Bhaiji vs Sub Divisional Officer, Thandla & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, particularly Section 170-B, which addresses the reversion of land belonging to members of aboriginal tribes transferred under fraudulent circumstances. The Court held that the failure of a person in possession of such land to notify the Sub-Divisional Officer within the specified period results in a presumption of unlawful possession, leading to the reversion of land to the original tribal owner or their legal heirs. The judgment emphasized the protective measures for tribal land holders as mandated by the Code and the importance of compliance with notification requirements.