Supreme Court of India · 2017-03-07
MOHAN KUMAR vs STATE OF M.P. .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2005/9011
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MOHAN KUMAR
- Respondent
- STATE OF M.P. .
- Author
- Abhay Manohar Sapre
- Bench
- ABHAY MANOHAR SAPRE R.K. AGRAWAL
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's suit regarding land ownership under the Madhya Pradesh Public Premises and Devasthanam (Regulation) Act, emphasizing that the appellant failed to prove continuous possession and ownership of the land in question. The Court noted that the Municipal Corporation's actions were justified as they were based on public utility considerations. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision and the Collector's order under Section 4(2) of the Act.