Supreme Court of India

Lajja Ram & Ors. v. Rati Chand & Ors. Etc

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Reported as [2023] 16 S.C.R. 1525
Bench Hrishikesh Roy and Sanjay Karol JJ.
Decided 9 November 2023

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For the foregoing reasons we are of opinion that the Dohlidar had no 3 1921 SCC OnLine Lah.

Judgment, page 7

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Issue for Consideration: Nature and extent of a bhondedar’ s right over a shamlatdeh property (land reserved & used for common purpose in villages) and whether the bhondedar can exercise ownership rights over the granted land. Customary Practice – Bhondedar – Bhondedar’s right over a shamlatdeh land – Nature and extent – Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961 – Punjab Mujara Act, 1887 – Punjab Occupancy Tenants (Vesting of Proprietary Rights) Act, 1953 – In an earlier proceeding for declaration and occupancy rights befor e Asst. Collector against the Gram Panchayat, Defendant No.

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