M/S. RATTNA OIL MILLS/RICE MILLS vs PARAMJIT SINGH .

The Supreme Court held that under the Punjab Land Reforms Act, 1972, the appellant, as a subsequent purchaser, was not entitled to a hearing regarding the determination of surplus land since the original owner had already been adjudicated. The Court emphasized that the principle of natural justice does not extend to parties who acquire land after the determination of surplus land. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was therefore rejected, affirming the lower court's ruling.