H.H. Pooranandaswamiji (D) Thru Lrs vs Sharadamma

The Supreme Court held that the High Court, as the first appellate court, failed to properly scrutinize the pleadings and evidence before it, particularly regarding the issue of adverse possession. The Court emphasized that the High Court should have decided the appeal on merits based on the issues framed by the Trial Court. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, the High Court's order was set aside, and the matter was remitted for fresh consideration in accordance with law.