1994 Supreme(Raj) 809
RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT AT JAIPUR BENCH
Y.R.Meena, J.
Gyanchand and Ors. - Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan & Ors. - Respondent
S.B. Cr. Revision Petition No. 295 of 1993.
Decided On : 5-07-1994
A party forcibly dispossessed within two months before the date of report of incident or after that date and before the date of order under Section 145(1) CrPC shall be treated as if that party had been in possession on the date of order under Section 145(1) CrPC.
Headnote:
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE - SECTION 145 - POSSESSION - DISPUTE OVER POSSESSION OF 5 SHOPS - ORDER OF SDM RESTORING POSSESSION TO PETITIONERS - REVISION PETITION BY RESPONDENT - ADDL. SESSIONS JUDGE SETTING ASIDE SDM'S ORDER - PETITIONERS' REVISION PETITION - HELD, RESPONDENT WAS IN POSSESSION OF SHOPS ON DATE OF ATTACHMENT - POSSESSION OF SHOPS TO BE HANDED OVER TO RESPONDENT.
Fact of the Case:
Dispute over possession of 5 shops in Khasra No. 1988. SHO submitted report to SDM under Section 145 CrPC. SDM attached property and directed parties to file statements and evidence. SDM found petitioners in possession of shops on 4.6.84 and ordered restoration of possession to them. Respondent filed revision petition. Addl. Sessions Judge set aside SDM's order.
Finding of the Court:
Respondent was allotted 5 biswas of land from Khasra No. 1988 in 1964 and deposited Rs. 605/- as cost. Dispute arose regarding possession in 1970 and proceedings under Section 145 CrPC were initiated. SDM ordered restoration of possession to respondent in 1976. Respondent remained in possession till construction of shops. Respondent sought permission for construction of shops and permission was granted. Respondent constructed 5 shops and rented out two of them. Petitioners forcibly took possession of two shops on 2.6.84. Respondent is treated in possession on date of attachment as per proviso to Section 145(4) CrPC.
Issues: Whether respondent was in possession of shops on date of attachment.
Ratio Decidendi: Respondent was allotted 5 biswas of land from Khasra No. 1988 and paid cost of land. Possession of plot of land was restored to respondent in 1976. Respondent remained in possession till construction of shops. Respondent sought permission for construction of shops and permission was granted. Respondent constructed 5 shops and rented out two of them. Petitioners forcibly took possession of two shops on 2.6.84. As per proviso to Section 145(4) CrPC, respondent is treated in possession on date of attachment.
Final Decision: Revision petition dismissed. Possession of shops to be handed over to respondent.
JUDGMENT
1. - This petition is directed against the order of learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Kishangarhbas dated 1.10.93, whereby he has allowed the appeal of respondent and set aside the order of learned S.D.M. Kishangarhbas dated 22.4.1992.
2. The brief facts to be noticed in short that one report was submitted before the SHO, Kherthal on 4.6.84 to the effect that there is a dispute over the possession of 5 shops and there is every possibility of breach of peace. After inspection of the site, the SHO, Kherthal had submitted a report to SDM, Kishangarhbas under section. 145 Criminal Procedure Code. that there is every possibility of breach of peace, therefore, the property in question be attached. On receipt of report from SHO, a preliminary order under section. 145 Criminal Procedure Code, was passed and 5 shops in Khasra No. 1988 were attached on the same day i.e. 4.6.84, to prevent the breach of peace. Thereafter, the parties were directed to appear before him and file the statement along with evidence regarding the claim of possession of both the parties. In response to the direction of SDM, they filed the written statements and also adduced the evidence and produced the witnesses in their favour.
3. Considering the statements of all the parties and the statements of witnesses produced by both the parties and also on the basis of material evidence placed on record by both the parties, the learned SDM has found that two shops out of 5 shops were in possession of the petitioners. The respondent was permitted to construct 5 shops in 40' in length in khasra No. 1988 while these 5 shops were constructed in 47' in length in khasra No. 1988. In view of this matter, the SDM was of the opinion that petitioners were in possession of the disputed shops on 4.6.84. Therefore, he ordered that the possession of these 5 shops be restored to the petitioners.
4. In revision in the court of learned Addl. Distt. & Sessions Judge, the learned Judge was of the view that SDM, Kishangarhbas has ignored the relevant evidence of respondent Mahadev Prasad in respect of possession of 5 shops on 4.6.84. Not only that, but SDM has based his findings on inadmissible evidences. He has also based his finding on the evidences which were not even part of the record. Therefore, he set aside the order of SDM and allowed the revision of the respondent.
5. Being aggrieved, the petitioners have filed this revision petition.
6. Heard learned counsel for the parties and carefully perused the material on record.
7. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that 8 biswas of land from old khasra No. 1988 (new khasra No. 1986) (hereinafter referred to as `khasra No. 1988') has been allotted to the petitioner Charamkala Utpadak Sahkari Samiti Ltd., Kherthal (hereinafter referred to as `Samiti'). On that land, 17 shops were constructed and 5 shops were constructed in 1984. There is no dispute regarding 17 shops constructed by the petitioner Samiti. The limited dispute is only regarding 5 shops which were constructed in 1984. Mr. Mathur submitted that these 5 shops were constructed by the petitioner Samiti. In support of the claim of the petitioner Samiti, he placed reliance on some receipts regarding purchase of building material and also on the following documents:-
"1."Ex.D.2 Measurement of the land under khasra No. 1988 and the details of the entire land comes under khasra No. 1988 (page 283 of the record).
2.Ex.D.3 Copy of the Ghatna Bahi (daily diary available on page 280).
3. Ex.D.4 Copy of the Patta through which land was allotted to party No. 2 (Page No. 279).
4. Ex.D.6 Dimensions given in Patta and the site plan available on Page 287.
5. Ex.D.8 Application moved by the Manager, Charam Kala Society before Tehsildar dated 8.10.1963 (available on page 283)
6. Ex.D.9 Copy of Exparcha
7. Ex.D.10 Copy of the judgment of the Managing Officer, Alwar dated 23.12.1964 (available on page 286)."
8. He further submitted that once the SDM found the fact that the petitioner Samiti is in
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