New Delhi, April 30 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Central and State governments on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to ensure that land disputes are adjudicated by legally trained professionals, instead of revenue officials without formal legal education.

A bench of Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also sought response from the Law Commission of India on the plea.

The top court acknowledged the significance of the issue raised, however, also flagged institutional concerns, saying, "Point is very interesting also, but they will say it is for legislature."

The plea filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay told the bench that the issue also raises concerns o...