Supreme Court of India · 2004-08-10
Ramiah vs N. Narayana Reddy (Dead) By Lrs
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ramiah
- Respondent
- N. Narayana Reddy (Dead) By Lrs
- Bench
- Ashok Bhan, S.H. Kapadia
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the appellant's suit for possession of land was barred by limitation under Article 58 of the Limitation Act, as it was filed 13 years after dispossession, which occurred in 1971. The Court emphasized that the appellant failed to prove continuous possession within 12 years prior to filing the suit, thus affirming the High Court's dismissal of the appeal. The judgment clarified the importance of timely action in property disputes and the implications of being ousted from possession.