DADAN RAM vs STATE OF BIHAR .

The Supreme Court addressed the rights of 'parcha holders' under Section 45-B of the Bihar Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling Area and Acquisition of Surplus Land) Act, 1961, determining that such holders have a right to be heard in proceedings concerning surplus land. The Court upheld the decisions of the lower courts, affirming the distribution of surplus land to eight individuals and the validity of the proceedings initiated against the original landholder. The judgment clarifies the procedural rights of parties affected by land ceiling laws.