K. KUNHAMBU vs CHANDRAMMA .

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning occupancy rights under Section 45 of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961. The Court held that the appellant, who acquired a lease for running a sawmill, could not claim occupancy rights as there was no provision in the lease for agricultural use of the land. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision that granted partial relief to the first respondent, thereby upholding the ownership rights of the landowner over the leased property.