Phanidhar Kalita vs Saraswati Devi & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals against the Guwahati High Court's judgment regarding Title Suit No. 11 of 1987, where the appellant sought declaration of title and recovery of possession of land under the Assam Land Revenue Regulation. The Court held that the appellant had established title to the land in Schedule-1 but denied the relief for khas possession of Schedule-2, affirming the High Court's decision to dismiss the Review Petition. The ruling emphasized the necessity of proving encroachment for recovery of possession under relevant land laws.