As per case facts, the petitioner's father-in-law purchased land in 1950. After his demise, the land was recorded in the petitioner's name. Private opposite parties filed a case in 1995 ... for eviction, claiming illegal transfer from a Scheduled Tribe member without permission, leading to an eviction order upheld by the A.D.M. The petitioner challenges this order, arguing the 1995 case was time-barred as the transaction occurred much earlier, prior legal proceedings were dropped, and settlement records confirmed ownership. The opposite parties contended the transaction lacked proof and violated tribal land laws. The question arose whether the eviction case was barred by limitation, if tribal land laws applied to the 1950 transaction, and if settlement documents were valid proof. Finally, the High Court determined the eviction case was indeed time-barred. It found that the transaction, presumed to be from 1950 and acknowledged in settlement records, predated the relevant tribal land laws (Odisha Merged State Laws Act, 1950 and Regulation-II of 1956). The Court upheld the validity of settlement records and prior 'no objection' from the original owner, concluding the impugned order, which failed to consider these vital aspects, was unsustainable. The writ application was allowed, and the eviction order set aside.