Bagirath Singh And Another vs State Of Haryana And Others

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Consolidation Scheme for Shamlat Deh lands under the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulations) Act, 1961, affirming the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition challenging the scheme. The Court clarified that the Shamlat lands, affected by river action, vested in the Panchayat and were subject to provisions allowing landowners and occupancy tenants to reclaim lost land proportionately. The judgment emphasized adherence to the established legal framework governing land consolidation and distribution, thereby affirming the Director of Consolidation's order.