RAMAIAH vs N. NARAYANA REDDY (DEAD) BY LRS

The Supreme Court held that the appellant's suit for possession of land was barred by limitation under Article 58 of the Limitation Act, 1963, as he was ousted from possession in 1971 and filed the suit in 1984, well beyond the 12-year limit. The Court emphasized that the burden of proof lies on the plaintiff to establish possession within the statutory period. Consequently, the Court upheld the trial court's dismissal of the suit, affirming the High Court's decision.