Manu Santosh & Anr vs K.Achutha Panicker & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the application of Section 3 of the Kerala Service Inam Lands (Vesting and Infringement) Act, 1981, determining that the land in question vested in the Government and could be settled based on possession. The Court held that the High Court erred in dismissing the appellant's application for settlement, as the Settlement Officer's findings were disregarded. The judgment of the High Court was quashed, and the matter was remanded for fresh disposal, emphasizing the importance of proper inquiry into possession claims under the Act.