Achyutanand Choudhary (D) Thr. Lrs vs Luxman Mahto & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the maintainability of a civil suit under the Bihar Consolidation of Holdings and Prevention of Fragmentation Act, 1956, specifically Sections 15 and 37. The Court held that the plaintiffs, claiming Kayami rights over the property, could maintain their suit despite the defendants' claims based on the consolidation survey. The Court emphasized that the plaintiffs' long-standing possession and the nature of their claims warranted judicial consideration, thus allowing the suit to proceed.