Corporation Of City Of Bangalore vs Zulekha Bi & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision allowing the First Appeal under Section 96 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, affirming the plaintiff's ownership of the suit property based on a registered sale deed dated 9-2-1981. The Court established that the plaintiff, as the absolute owner, had a prima facie case against the defendants who attempted to interfere with the plaintiff's possession. The Court emphasized the importance of registered documents in establishing ownership and possession in property disputes.