Santosh Kumar vs Ashok Chand

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by Santosh Kumar against the High Court's order directing the Trial Court to decide certain issues as preliminary legal issues. The Court emphasized the importance of resolving ownership and possession disputes in civil suits, particularly in the context of claims involving civil death due to religious conversion. The judgment reinstates the Trial Court's authority to adjudicate on the merits of the case without undue interference from the High Court.