RAMBHAU NAMDEO GAJRE vs NARAYAN BAPUJI DHOTRE (DEAD)THRU.LRS.

The Supreme Court held that the appellant could not claim protection under Section 53-A of the Transfer of Property Act as he failed to establish a valid title through the agreements of sale. The Court emphasized that a mere contract of sale does not confer any rights or title unless properly executed and proved. The judgment of the High Court restoring the Trial Court's decree for possession in favor of the respondent was upheld, affirming that the appellant's possession was not protected due to lack of due diligence in verifying the title of the previous possessor.