MONTHI MENEZES(D) BY LR. vs DEVAKI AMMA (D) BY LR.. — C.A. No. 3539/2009

Summary The Supreme Court allowed Monthi Menezes's appeal and remanded the case to the Karnataka High Court for fresh consideration. The Court found that the High Court had failed to adequately address the Land Tribunal's detailed findings that Bona Menezes (appellant's predecessor) was in possession of 3.07 acres of land (Survey No. 119/2A1) as on the appointed date (01.03.1974) and that this land was essential for cultivating adjacent parcels. The Supreme Court noted the High Court overlooked the statutory definition of "land" under Section 2(18) of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, which encompasses land capable of being used for agricultural purposes or purposes subservient thereto. Status quo regarding possession was maintained pending the High Court's fresh decision. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.