SANWAT SINGH vs ZAIL SINGH & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the title of a pre-emptor accrues upon payment of the purchase money as per Order XX, Rule 12 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The Court found that the appellant's claim to tenancy prior to 1957 did not bind the pre-emptor, Zail Singh, who had the right to take possession after pre-emption. The appellate court's decision was upheld, affirming that the appellant's possession was not protected against the pre-emptor's rights.