STATE OF WEST BENGAL vs HARI MOHAN DANA (D) BY LRS. .

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, thus setting aside the High Court's order that restored the Munsif's decree. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory provisions regarding land reforms and the jurisdiction of civil courts.