Alaranath Dhanda Mulaka Mahavidyalaya (through Secretary cum Principal) appealed a civil suit against the estate of Laxmidhara Samantasinghara concerning a 1978 gift deed of land on which the college operates. The Supreme Court quashed the ex‑parte decree dated 01‑July‑2000, restored the suit to its original number, and directed parties to appear before the trial court on 08‑Sept‑2026. This content may not be financially relevant.