Supreme Court Adjourns Karnataka Land Reform Appeal

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 08-10-2026

Case Overview

• Civil Appeal No.7177/2016 filed by Sri Kumaran Children Home Educational Council & Anr (appellant) against State of Karnataka & Anr (respondent).
• Application for permission (IA No.19083/2026) was heard on 8 Oct 2026 before Hon'ble Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale.
• Appellant counsel relied on Karnataka Act No.56 of 2020 (The Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961), specifically Sections 1, 5 and 12, arguing that the dispute no longer exists and the appellant is entitled to benefits under the Act.
• Counsel also cited the Court’s decision in C.A. No.8544/2024 dated 25.08.2025.
• Respondent counsel sought additional time to obtain instructions and to file an affidavit indicating the State’s stand.

Final Outcome

• The Court ordered that the matter be listed again after a period of four weeks, without disposing of the substantive issues.

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