Babu Lal Sharma vs State Of M.P

The Supreme Court ruled that the appellant-plaintiff is entitled to a declaration of title and possession over 1.31 acres of land, previously owned by his father, Mahadev Prasad Richharia, despite the erroneous entry of the land as government property in the revenue records. The Court emphasized that the entry made by the Patwari without competent authority was invalid, and the appellant's claim was supported by historical ownership and possession. The judgment of the High Court was set aside, affirming the appellant's rights under the Madhya Pradesh State Revenue Code, particularly Section 248.