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february 2008

Supreme Court of India · 2008-02-15

Gowdara Nanjappa vs Matada Bassaiah & Ors

Citation / case number
AIR 2008 SUPREME COURT 1480
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Gowdara Nanjappa
Respondent
Matada Bassaiah & Ors
Author
Arijit Pasayat
Bench
Arijit Pasayat, P. Sathasivam

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision allowing a revision under Section 121(A) of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, which set aside the Land Tribunal's order granting occupancy rights to Matada Basaiah. The Court emphasized that the Appellate Tribunal correctly assessed the evidence and the rights of the parties involved, particularly focusing on the tenant's claims and the Inamdar's status. The judgment reinforced the importance of proper evidence evaluation in land reform cases, affirming the High Court's ruling and dismissing the appeal.

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