Justiniano Antao & Ors vs Smt. Bernadette B.Pereira

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that Smt. Bernadette B. Pereira had acquired an easementary right of access through the property of the respondents under Section 15 of the Easements Act, 1882. The Court clarified that the requirement of claiming an easement as of right does not necessitate explicit pleading if the use has been continuous and uninterrupted. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's reversal of the first appellate court's judgment, thereby granting the plaintiff her right of access.