Mohd. Irfan, v. The Joint Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition, the petitioner challenged the attempt by the Tahsildar to dispossess him of purchased agricultural land. The court held that the authorities must follow due process of law, including issuing notice, before dispossessing a peaceful possessor of land.
What did the court decide?
Respondent Nos. 1 to 3 are directed not to dispossess the petitioner from the land in question without following the due process under law.