STATE OF HARYANA vs MUKESH KUMAR .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of adverse possession, emphasizing that the State can acquire land through this doctrine, as outlined in the relevant property laws. The Court held that the State of Haryana's claim of ownership over land via adverse possession was not valid, as it cannot unjustly appropriate private property under the guise of adverse possession. The Court ultimately dismissed the State's petition, reinforcing the principle that property rights should be protected against wrongful claims by the State.