My grandfather, a kind man, divided his land amongst his four sons, including my father, following the village council’s decision. However, he later sold a portion of the land that belonged to my father according to the division. Now, my grandfather has passed away. Can my father reclaim his rightful share of the land based on the initial village council decision?

Under Indian law, the village council’s decision might be considered customary law, but it is not legally binding. Your father would need to establish proof of ownership of the land through legal documents like the original division agreement or a registered sale deed. If he can prove his ownership, he may be able to reclaim his share of the land through a legal process.