BANDHU MAHTO (DEAD) BY LRS. vs BHUKHIL MAHATAIN

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court, affirming the dismissal of the Regular Second Appeal No. 59 of 1983. The Court found that the plaintiffs, Kinu and Richu Mahto, had established their title and possession over the disputed lands under the principles of property law, specifically regarding the rights of raiyati landholders. The Court held that the defendants' claim of ownership was not substantiated, and thus the plaintiffs were entitled to recover khas possession of the lands as per the provisions of the relevant land laws.