Collector, Phagwara & Ors vs Brahm Dutt & Anr

The Supreme Court remitted the matter back to the Collector under the Punjab Public Premises and Land (Eviction and Rent Recovery) Act, 1973, for a fresh decision on the claims of adverse possession made by the respondents. The High Court had previously quashed the eviction orders, holding that the respondents had been in possession of the land for over 30 years and had acquired ownership through grant from the Maharaja of Kapurthala. The Court emphasized the need for a thorough examination of the evidence regarding possession and ownership before any final determination.