Ram & Another vs State Of Karnataka & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Karnataka Land Tribunal regarding occupancy rights under Section 48-A of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, affirming that the land in question was held under joint tenancy by four applicants, including Dattoba Daji Saheba Desai. The Court emphasized that the High Court, in its writ jurisdiction, could not re-appreciate evidence already evaluated by the Tribunal. Consequently, the appeal by Dattoba's legal heirs was dismissed, restoring the Tribunal's order granting 1/4th share occupancy rights to each applicant.