Limits of Revisional Jurisdiction and Statutory Protection of Tenancy Rights Under the Maharashtra Tenancy Act

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Case
SHOBHA ALIAS SUREKHA SURESH PATIL AND ANR v. RADHIKA PRAKASH BORGAONKAR AND ORS (Bombay High Court, 28-09-2026)
Law
Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure.

Highlights of the Judgment:

  • Examination of the limits of revisional jurisdiction of the Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal under Section 76 of the Maharashtra Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948.
  • Analysis of statutory purchase rights and vesting of title in tenants on the tiller's day pursuant to Section 32.
  • Interpretation of mandatory statutory procedures for the valid surrender of tenancy under Sections 15 and 29.
  • Application of principles regarding non-joinder of necessary legal heirs in tenancy proceedings.
  • Distinction between appellate review of evidence and restricted scope of interference in revision.