BHAIJI vs SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, THANDLA .

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 that was transferred under fraudulent circumstances. The Court held that the failure to notify the Sub-Divisional Officer within the specified period results in the presumption of unlawful possession, leading to the reversion of land to its original owner or legal heirs. The judgment emphasized the protective measures for tribal landholders and the importance of adhering to statutory requirements for land possession.