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Supreme Court of India · 2026-02-06

Kanta vs Soma Devi (D) Thr. Lr

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Kanta
Respondent
Soma Devi (D) Thr. Lr
Author
Pankaj Mithal
Bench
Pankaj Mithal

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined a dispute over land possession where the plaintiff claimed ownership and exclusive possession, while the defendants challenged this claim. The High Court's decision was appealed, and the Supreme Court analyzed whether the plaintiff's possession was lawful and protected under property law principles. The Court emphasized the importance of proving ownership and possession rights, ultimately upholding the plaintiff's claim. The judgment clarified the standards for possession and ownership in land disputes under Indian law.

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