Supreme Court of India · 2022-08-08
SAU RAJANI vs SAU SMITA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/1042
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SAU RAJANI
- Respondent
- SAU SMITA
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision that barred the appellant's suit under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act. The court found that the appellant had a legitimate claim regarding unauthorized construction by the respondent affecting her easements. The judgment reinstated the trial court's findings, emphasizing the need to protect property rights and easements under civil law.