Reshmu And Ors vs Rajinder Singh And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's ruling that Suram Singh, having deposited the pre-emption amount as per the decree, became the owner of the land in question under the principles of pre-emption. The Court clarified that actual possession was not necessary for ownership to transfer, as Suram Singh was a co-sharer in the joint khata and had not been ousted from possession. The appeal by the defendants was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the plaintiff was the rightful owner and entitled to protection against interference.