Avtar Singh And Ors vs Gurdial Singh And Ors

The Supreme Court held that the land in question, classified as 'shamlat deh', cannot be privately owned or sold, thus affirming the Appellate Court's decision that the appellants failed to prove any right, title, or interest in the disputed land. The Court emphasized that admissions made during cross-examination indicated the land was part of a public street, leading to the conclusion that the trial court erred in favoring the appellants. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, upholding the lower court's ruling against the appellants.