M.P.PETER vs STATE OF KERALA .

The Supreme Court addressed the dispute over property ownership under Section 145 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, affirming the High Court's decision to restore the Sub-Divisional Magistrate's order for possession to the respondent No. 3. The Court held that the appellant's claim of ownership was insufficient to prevent the enforcement of the Magistrate's order, emphasizing the need for a civil suit to resolve title disputes. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the lower court's directive for the appellant to vacate the property.