Ishwardas Bachchani S/O Shri Prahlad Ray v. State of Rajasthan
Case brief
What is this about?
In this criminal appeal, the High Court set aside a previous order constituting a judicial tribunal under Section 24 of the West Bengal Land Revenue Code. The Court held that the statutory provision did not empower the tribunal to adjudicate the specific appeal, rendering it inoperative and allowing the High Court ultimate jurisdiction.
What did the court decide?
The order constituting a judicial tribunal was set aside; the request for the constitution of the tribunal was dismissed; and the matter was remanded for restoration.