Poovappa Bangera And Ors. vs The Land Tribunal And Ors. on 20 August, 2004
In the case of Seena Seregara (supra) it is held that a person cultivating the land on lease created contrary to Section 5 before 1.3.1974 is also a 'tenant' under the Act having regard to Amendment Act 1/1979. In the said decision it is held thus,
'As a result of the amendment a person who cultivates any Land contrary to the provision of Section 5 and before 1.3.1974 is also to be regarded as the tenant under the Act. It is therefore clear that the leases that were brought into existence in contravention of Section 5 now stand validated by Karnataka Act 1/1979.