Supreme Court of India · 2011-04-21
DR. SHEHLA BURNEY vs SYED ALI MOSSA RAZA (DEAD) BY LRS..
- Citation / case number
- SC 2002/17588
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DR. SHEHLA BURNEY
- Respondent
- SYED ALI MOSSA RAZA (DEAD) BY LRS..
- Author
- GANGULY
- Bench
- G.S. SINGHVI,ASOK KUMAR GANGULY, , ,
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the ownership of the suit land, affirming that the appellants failed to prove their title under the relevant land records. The Court emphasized the importance of registered sale deeds and continuous possession in establishing ownership, referencing the principles of adverse possession. The Court held that the respondents, as bona fide purchasers, had perfected their title and dismissed the appeal, thereby affirming the lower court's ruling.