Supreme Court of India · 2019-10-01
BRIJESH KUMAR vs SHARDABAI(DEAD) BY LRS
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/9681
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BRIJESH KUMAR
- Respondent
- SHARDABAI(DEAD) BY LRS
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN SINHA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN SINHA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of adverse possession in the context of a civil appeal where the High Court had restored the Trial Court's decree in favor of the plaintiff. The court examined the validity of the plaintiff's claim over the suit lands and the implications of the sale deeds executed by the original landowners. Ultimately, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the plaintiff's title based on the established possession and the legal heirs' amendment application.