DISTRICT COLLECTOR,SRIKAKULAM vs BAGATHI KRISHNA RAO

The Supreme Court held that the Second Appeal filed by the appellants was not maintainable as it failed to include the State of Andhra Pradesh, a necessary party, and did not frame any substantial question of law. The Court emphasized that the relief sought by the plaintiffs was a declaration of title over the suit land, which was claimed to be in possession of the Forest Department as per G.O. No.650 dated 25.9.1975. Consequently, the Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's decision.