State Of West Bengal vs Hari Mohan Dana (D) By Lrs. & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of jurisdiction under Section 61 of The West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955, which bars civil court jurisdiction in matters concerning surplus land. The Court held that the initiation of civil proceedings in Title Suit No. 422 of 1977 was nonest due to this jurisdictional bar, despite the objection being raised belatedly by the State of West Bengal. The Court allowed the respondents to challenge the Revenue Officer's order dated 8th February, 1985, thereby emphasizing the importance of jurisdictional issues in land reform cases.