Supreme Court of India · 2017-04-03
ORISSA OLYMPIC ASSOCIKATION TH.GEN.SECRETARY vs STATE OF ORISSA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2014/40302
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ORISSA OLYMPIC ASSOCIKATION TH.GEN.SECRETARY
- Respondent
- STATE OF ORISSA
- Author
- Dipak Misra
- Bench
- PRAFULLA C. PANT DIPAK MISRA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the judgment of the Orissa High Court, which set aside the decree of the trial court that had granted permanent injunction to the Orissa Olympic Association against the State of Orissa regarding land possession. The Court emphasized the importance of proper documentation and the need for accurate land records, particularly in relation to the lease granted under the Orissa Land Reforms Act. The Court held that the appellant's claim to the land was not substantiated by adequate evidence, thus affirming the High Court's decision.