V.S.R. Mohan Rao vs K.S.R. Murthy

The Supreme Court examined whether the invocation of the Land Grabbing Act was justified against the appellant, who had purchased and been residing on the property since 1997. The court considered the nature of the possession and the legal ownership through a registered sale deed. It emphasized that mere possession or allegations of land grabbing do not suffice if the ownership is established and the possession is bonafide. The court ultimately held that the provisions of the Land Grabbing Act could not be invoked against the appellant, affirming his rights as a lawful owner.