Chandrabhan Rupchand Dakale (D) By Lr. ... vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals challenging the High Court's judgment regarding the Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961, specifically Section 21(2). The Court held that the inclusion of forcibly taken lands in the appellant's retainable holding was improper, affirming the need for accurate determination of surplus land under the Act. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision to remit the matter back to the Collector for reconsideration of the landlords' claims, emphasizing the importance of due process in land ceiling matters.