Sirisia Sthal, Imli Chati, Muzaffarpur ... vs State Of Bihar & Ors

The Supreme Court set aside the Patna High Court's dismissal of a writ petition challenging the vires of certain provisions of the Bihar Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling Area and Acquisition of Surplus Land) Act, 1961, specifically amendments to Section 29. The Court held that the High Court erred in referencing the 9th Schedule of the Constitution, as the amendment was not included therein. The matter was remitted for fresh consideration, with a directive for expedited resolution by October 2008.