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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO
Balaraju – Appellant
Versus
Vikasapuri cultural AND welfare society – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. introduction to the case and parties involved. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. details of the plaintiff's claims regarding property ownership. (Para 4) |
| 3. arguments presented by the parties regarding evidence and claims. (Para 10 , 12) |
| 4. court's findings on evidence and dismissal of the appeal. (Para 14 , 26 , 27) |
| 5. final decision of the court. (Para 28) |
ORDER :
1. This appeal is filed under Section 96 of Civil Procedure Code (hereinafter referred to as CPC) assailing the judgment and decree in O.S.No.1821 of 2007, dated 30.03.2016, passed by the Additional Judge - cum - VI Senior Civil Judge, Hyderabad.
2. Appellant is the plaintiff and respondents are the defendants in the suit.
Averments of the plaint:
3.1 Appellant-plaintiff is the absolute owner, possessor and enjoyer of house bearing No. 8-3-167/A/1 consisting of ground floor plus, two upper floors at Vikasapuri, S.R.Nagar, Yousufguda, Hyderabad. Appellant-plaintiff was allotted open plot No.1, admeasuring 300 sq.yds. i.e., 250.80 sq.mts, being the member of M/s. B.H.E.L. (R and D) Employees Cooperative Housing Society (i.e., defendant No.4) under registered sale deed bearing document No.2026/1978 for valuable sale consideration.
The appellant failed to provide sufficient evidence of ownership and continuous possession necessary for a declaration of rights over the disputed property.
The judgment emphasizes the importance of documentary evidence in establishing possession and entitlement to property, and the burden of proof on the party contesting such claims.
Unregistered relinquishment deeds cannot establish ownership, and adverse possession claims require clear proof of exclusive possession and continuity which the plaintiff failed to provide.
The court reaffirmed that established ownership through undoubted sale deeds and municipal approvals is paramount, shifting the burden of proof to the defendants when such ownership is claimed.
To secure a permanent injunction, a plaintiff must establish lawful possession at the time of filing; mere historical claims without current evidence are insufficient.
A suit for permanent injunction, without seeking a declaration of title, is not maintainable when ownership is disputed; a comprehensive claim is required to address possession and title.
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