Supreme Court of India · 2010-02-24
R.Hanumaiah & Anr vs Sec.To Govt.Of Kar.Rev.Dept.& Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- R.Hanumaiah & Anr
- Respondent
- Sec.To Govt.Of Kar.Rev.Dept.& Ors
- Author
- R.V. Raveendran
- Bench
- R.V. Raveendran, Swatanter Kumar
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning the title and possession of land in Jakkasandra Village under O.S.No.714 of 1982. The Court emphasized that the plaintiffs had established their title and possession over the land, tracing ownership back to a deed of settlement from 1874. The High Court's decision to dismiss the suit was overturned, reaffirming the plaintiffs' rights under relevant property laws, including the principles of adverse possession. The Court ultimately decreed in favor of the plaintiffs, restoring their title and possession of the land.