Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh
AIR 1997 SC 3297 · Supreme Court of India
Mining leases to non-tribals in Scheduled Areas of Andhra Pradesh were held void under the land-transfer regulations.
Unit IV · Land Laws
Fifth Schedule, PESA and prohibition of tribal land alienation
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | 244 | Administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas |
| Constitution of India | Fifth Schedule | Law applicable to Scheduled Areas |
| Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 | 4 | Exceptions and modifications to Part IX |
Landmark cases
Banwasi Seva Ashram v. State of U.P.
AIR 1987 SC 374 · Supreme Court of India
Adivasi forest dwellers cannot be evicted for a project without alternative land and due inquiry into their rights.
Lingappa Pochanna Appealwar v. State of Maharashtra
AIR 1985 SC 389 · Supreme Court of India
Special procedure to restore alienated tribal land is a valid classification under Articles 14, 15 and 46.