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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
RAVI V. HOSMANI, J
Hussain Bi – Appellant
Versus
Kasim Khan, S/o Buden Sab – Respondent
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| 1. plaintiff claims ownership and peaceful possession of the suit property. (Para 1) |
| 2. factual background of the suit. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 3. defendants' arguments regarding ownership and possession. (Para 4 , 11 , 18 , 20) |
| 4. trial court findings on title and possession based on evidence presented. (Para 6 , 9) |
| 5. court's observations on evidence presented. (Para 8 , 33 , 34) |
| 6. defendants contest plaintiff's ownership and assert their own rights over the property. (Para 12 , 13 , 19) |
| 7. both appeals dismissed; no substantial question of law arises. (Para 30) |
| 8. dismissal of appeals based on lack of substantial questions of law. (Para 40 , 52) |
| 9. legal principles regarding mortgage and rights of redemption. (Para 41) |
| 10. mortgagor retains right of redemption unless legally extinguished. (Para 42) |
JUDGMENT :
RAVI V. HOSMANI, J.
Challenging common judgment and decree dated 14.02.2007 passed by II Addl. District Judge, Tumakuru, in RA no.212/2004 and RA no.464/2004, these appeals are filed. As they are on common facts and grounds, reference would also be common.
2. Brief facts as stated are, appellant was plaintiff in OS no.20/1989 (Old no.201/1981) filed for declaration that plaintiff
A plaintiff must independently establish ownership to succeed in a property claim; mere possession is insufficient without clear evidence of title.
Mere entries in revenue records do not confer title; to maintain a suit for declaration, a party must also seek possession.
Failure to challenge admitted sale and gift deeds renders declaration of title suit non-maintainable; no right to additional evidence under Order 41 Rule 27 CPC.
The court affirmed that a plaintiff must establish title through evidence, and prior possession alone does not suffice without proof of title.
First appellate courts must thoroughly review evidence and provide reasoned judgments; failure to do so necessitates remanding cases for reevaluation.
A plaintiff seeking a permanent injunction must prove both title and settled possession, failing which the claim may be dismissed.
Documentary evidence prevails over oral claims in property disputes; adverse possession must be substantiated by valid evidence.
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