Om Prakash Mandal v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioners sought disposal of an encroachment case by the Circle Officer after hearing affected parties. The State stated the proceeding was underway with notice and objections, final order under Section 6(1) pending, and no coercive action meanwhile. The court directed accordingly and disposed of the petition.
What did the court decide?
Direction that final order under Section 6(1) be passed only after hearing petitioners' objections and that no coercive action be taken against them meanwhile.