RAGHABENDRA BOSE vs SUNIL KRISHNA GHOSH .

The Supreme Court upheld the Division Bench's order of the High Court of Orissa, which set aside the Single Judge's order and restored the Revenue Division Commissioner's decision in Khasmahal Lease Appeal No. 2 of 1994. The Court clarified that the Commissioner and Collector must decide the appeal and application for land settlement without being influenced by prior observations made by the High Court, ensuring all parties can raise their contentions. The outcome affirms the procedural integrity of the decision-making process under the Orissa Government Land Settlement Act, 1962.