BAGIRATH SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

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 emphasized that the scheme was prepared in accordance with prior judicial directions and the provisions of the Act, which govern the distribution of recovered lands among landowners and occupancy tenants. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the legality of the consolidation process and the rights of the affected parties.