MAHARASHTRA RAJYA VADAR SAMAJ SANGH CHAIRMAN MUKUNDRAO S. PAWAR vs UNION OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF MINE SECRETARY.

The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition challenging a Government Resolution from Maharashtra regarding the removal of encroachments on barren and common village lands. The court referenced its earlier decision in Jagpal Singh v. State of Punjab, emphasizing the need to protect such lands for public utility. The resolution was upheld, reinforcing the directive that these lands should not be allocated for private use and should be preserved for community purposes.