Manoj Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition (mandamus) for restraint on alienation/transfer of possession of land pending Partition Suit No. 105 of 2021; cancellation of jamabandi made in favour of purchasers; police action against illegal possession by respondents and their vendors; disposal of writ petition with direction to contest the partition suit; expeditious disposal by the trial court after completion of pleadings; liberty to approach Sub Divisional Magistrate/trial court on law and order problems. Parties: Manoj Kumar (petitioner) v. State of Bihar (Revenue and Land Reforms Department), Divisional Commissioner Magadh Division, DM/SP/Land Reforms Deputy Collector/Circle Officer Fatehpur, SHO Fatehpur P.S. (Gaya, Bihar), and Shankar, Shakaldeo and Santosh Vishwakarma (respondent nos. 8 to 10). Bench: Rajiv Roy, J. Decided 20-04-2026.
What did the court decide?
Having regard to the pendency of Partition Suit No. 105 of 2021, it is appropriate that the petitioners fight out that suit by appearing and filing their affidavits therein.