Supreme Court of India · 2026-04-10
Hari Ram vs The State Of Rajasthan
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Hari Ram
- Respondent
- The State Of Rajasthan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of a land claim based on succession and encroachment, involving the mutation of land records and alleged fabrication of sale deeds. The court analyzed whether the original claim of khatedari rights, derived from a deceased father, was legally established and whether the encroachment was unlawful. The court upheld the lower court's decision, emphasizing the importance of proper mutation records and lawful possession. The judgment reaffirmed the principles of land rights and the procedural requirements for contesting land disputes under the Rajasthan Tenancy Act.