SAHEBZADA MOHAMMAD KAMGAR SHAH vs JAGDISH CHANDRA DEO DHABAL DEOAND OTHERS.

The Supreme Court interpreted the leases granted in 1900 and 1919 concerning mining rights in the Dhalbhum estate, emphasizing that the intention of the parties must be derived from the document's language. It held that if earlier statements conflict with later ones, the former prevails, and ambiguity should be resolved against the grantor. Additionally, it clarified that 'duly authorised' under Explanation 11 of Section 19 of the Indian Limitation Act, 1908, encompasses authorization by law or court order. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' decisions in favor of the respondents.