SIRISIA STHAL,IMLI CHATI,MUZAFFARPUR&ORS vs STATE OF BIHAR .

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against 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. The Court held that the High Court erred in referencing the 9th Schedule of the Constitution and failing to consider the merits of the challenge. The matter was remitted to the High Court for fresh consideration, emphasizing the need for expedited resolution due to the petition's age.