Supreme Court of India · 2023-02-02
BAINI PRASAD (D) THR. LRS. vs DURGA DEVI
- Citation / case number
- SC 2008/13404
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BAINI PRASAD (D) THR. LRS.
- Respondent
- DURGA DEVI
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.T. RAVIKUMAR HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined a land dispute involving ownership, encroachment, and demolition orders. The lower courts had confirmed the plaintiff's ownership and ordered demolition of encroached structures, but the appellate court modified the decree, raising questions about the extent of ownership and encroachment. The Court analyzed the evidence and legal principles governing land rights and injunctions, ultimately affirming the appellate court's modifications. The judgment clarifies the procedural and substantive aspects of land disputes under Indian law.