Babanis and Another v. Jema – sllr 1989 volume 2 page 344

The case between Babanis and Another (appellants) and Jema (respondent) addressed the issue of whether the complainant-respondent’s notification of eviction was filed within the one-year statutory limit under the Agrarian Services Act and the extent to which appellate courts may review findings of fact as opposed to questions of law. It was determined that factual findings by the Assistant Commissioner are binding upon the appellate forum unless shown to be irrational or unsupported by evidence. This ruling reaffirmed the principle that appellate review under the Agrarian Services Act and similar statutes, such as the Industrial Disputes Act, is confined to questions of law when statutory limitations dictate. The decision relied upon the statutory interpretation of appeal provisions and re