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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.

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