Supreme Court of India · 2011-09-28
Antonio Lobo & Anr vs Felix Fernandes & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2011 SC 577
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Antonio Lobo & Anr
- Respondent
- Felix Fernandes & Ors
- Bench
- Jagdish Singh Khehar, R.M. Lodha
Judgment text excerpt
The High Court of Bombay at Goa held that the plaintiffs' suit for demolition of structures 'C', 'D', and 'E' was barred by limitation, as these structures were constructed beyond the mundkarial area and the suit was filed after the statutory period of 12 years as per Article 58 of the Limitation Act, 1963. The court upheld the First Appellate Court's decree allowing demolition of structure 'A' only, while denying the other prayers. The court emphasized the necessity of timely action in property disputes to ensure justice and uphold legal rights.