KUSHESHWAR PRASAD SINGH vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court held that under the Bihar Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling Area and Acquisition of Surplus Land) Act, 1961, specifically Sections 10, 11, and 32B, the initiation of fresh proceedings after a final order had been passed in 1976 was impermissible. The Court emphasized that the earlier decision, which declared the landholder did not possess excess land, had attained finality and could not be reopened without a valid final statement being issued. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.