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Illegal Possession Cannot Be Protected - Courts have consistently held that illegal possession cannot be protected by law, including through injunctions or writs. For instance, courts dismissed petitions where possession was deemed illegal, emphasizing that no protection or relief can be granted to unlawful possession VIDYA SAGAR VS UNION OF INDIA AND TWO - Himachal Pradesh, Sharda Prasad VS State of M. P. - Madhya Pradesh, S. S. Ansari VS Ansal Properties and Inds. Ltd. - Punjab and Haryana, Union Club, Dhanbad VS State of Jharkhand - Jharkhand.
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Illegal Possession and Public Interest - In cases involving wildlife and environmental laws, illegal possession of protected species or wildlife-related material is considered serious, and courts often deny protection or grant bail with conditions, reinforcing that illegal possession undermines conservation efforts DEVISINGH vs THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH - Madhya Pradesh, DEEPU NAYER vs STATE OF KERALA - Kerala, RAMEGOWDA VS STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka.
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Protection of Legal Rights Requires Valid Title - Courts uphold that possession based on valid legal title or adverse possession can be protected, but illegal possession, especially without proper title, cannot be defended against true owners or the law Gangawwa, W/o. Laxman Maskari vs Basavaraj Sanganagouda Patil - Karnataka, Balasubramanian Pillai VS Seethapathy (Died) - Madras.
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Illegal Encroachments and Unauthorized Possession - Courts have dismissed suits based on illegal encroachments or possession claimed without valid rights, affirming that unlawful possession cannot be protected or used as a basis for legal claims Gangawwa, W/o. Laxman Maskari vs Basavaraj Sanganagouda Patil - Karnataka.
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Summary - Overall, the legal principle across these cases is clear: illegal possession is not protected by law. Courts reject petitions or suits that seek to defend or perpetuate unlawful possession, emphasizing the importance of lawful title and rights. Violations involving wildlife or environmental laws are also treated seriously, with courts denying protection to illegal possessors to uphold legal and conservation standards.
References: - VIDYA SAGAR VS UNION OF INDIA AND TWO - Himachal Pradesh - Sharda Prasad VS State of M. P. - Madhya Pradesh - RAMEGOWDA VS STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka - DEVISINGH vs THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH - Madhya Pradesh - S. S. Ansari VS Ansal Properties and Inds. Ltd. - Punjab and Haryana - DEEPU NAYER vs STATE OF KERALA - Kerala - Gangawwa, W/o. Laxman Maskari vs Basavaraj Sanganagouda Patil - Karnataka - Union Club, Dhanbad VS State of Jharkhand - Jharkhand - Balasubramanian Pillai VS Seethapathy (Died) - Madras
Search Results for "Illegal Possession can t be Protected"
1991 0 Supreme(HP) 91 • India - Himachal Pradesh
DEVINDER GUPTA, D.P.SOOD
possession could not be protected. ... of the Court: The court found that no direction could be issued for framing a rehabilitation scheme, as the petitioner's illegal ... Since we have held that no direction can be issued for protecting petitioners illegal possession and no direction for framing a scheme can be issued, we dismiss this writ petition but with one direction that proceedings for ejectment, if any, against the petitioner may be continued but he may not be ... , we are, afraid we cannot mak....
2010 0 Supreme(MP) 607 • India - Madhya Pradesh
U.C.MAHESHWARI
Ratio Decidendi: The Courts held that the Appellant's possession was illegal and could not be protected by perpetual injunction ... The Appellant's possession was deemed illegal, and the Courts held that perpetual injunction could not be granted in favor of the ... Finding of the Court: The Courts found that the Appellant failed to prove legal possession or adverse possession of ... Land Revenue Code directing removal of his illegal poss....
1986 0 Supreme(Kar) 332 • India - Karnataka
MURALIDHARA RAO
The court emphasized that illegal and unlawful possession cannot be protected against a true owner. ... The petitioner's possession of the land was protected by the court, and the entire acquisition proceedings were quashed. ... allowed the writ petition, quashed the entire acquisition proceedings, ordered the restoration of the land to the petitioner, and protected ... Possession under the House sites Act can only be taken after vesting and once acquisition is comple....
2025 Supreme(Online)(MP) 8475 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH AT GWALIOR
Unspecified, J
The applicant, arrested for illegal hunting and possession of protected wildlife under various statutes, claims new evidence contradicts ... It is further submitted that the offences alleged relate to illegal hunting and possession of protected wildlife material, which have serious implications for environmental conservation and public interest. ... This Court notes that the offences alleged relate to illegal hunting of a protected wildlife species,....
2006 0 Supreme(P&H) 3424 • India - Punjab and Haryana
S.N.AGGARWAL
The court dismissed the petition, stating that the petitioner's possession was illegal and could not be protected. ... The court held that the petitioner's continued possession amounted to an offence and could not be protected. ... Final Decision: The court dismissed the petition, ruling that the petitioner's continued possession of the house was illegal ... Ramtri vide registered sale-deed dated 4.4.2006 and therefore, the respondent-company is no longer entitled to....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 43398 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
BECHU KURIAN THOMAS, J
Wild Life (Protection) Act , 1972 [for short, ‘the Act’]; alleging illegal possession and trading of two Red Sand Boa, which is included in Schedule No.1 of the above Act. ... Taking note of the nature of allegations against the petitioner, I am satisfied that petitioner can be protected with an order of pre-arrest bail subject to conditions.
2025 0 Supreme(Kar) 725 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA, DHARWAD BENCH
M.G.S.KAMAL
is protected against illegal encroachments by defendants who claimed rights not substantiated by valid title. ... (A) Civil Procedure - Regular Second Appeal - Title and possession over property - Registration Act - Sale deeds dated 25.01.1989 ... ... ... Findings of Court: ... The court upheld that the plaintiff's claims were legitimate, confirming possession and rejecting ... Thus, he insists admittedly the plaintiff being out of possession cannot maintain the suit without seeking relief of #HL_STA....
2011 0 Supreme(Jhk) 345 • India - Jharkhand
BHAGWATI PRASAD, PRAKASH TATIA
Under Article 226 an illegality cannot be perpetuated since an illegal possession cannot be protected by seeking a writ. We do not think that this petition is liable to be entertained by this Court. ... 9. ... Under Article 226 an illegality cannot be perpetuated since an illegal possession cannot be protected by seeking a writ. This Court feels that the petitioner has chosen a wrong forum by coming to this Court. ... 4. ... The cases relied upon by the learned counsel for the petition....
2021 0 Supreme(Mad) 1794 • India - Madras
M.GOVINDARAJ
possession by way of trespass should be protected - Second Appeal dismissed. ... , respondent/plaintiff has a better title than appellants/defendants - In that view of matter, appellants cannot claim that his illegal ... - Title - Recovery of Possession - Defendants are appellants suit schedule property - Whether respondent/plaintiff has any legal ... had no title and the possession of the plaintiff must be protected by a decree of injunction. ... In that view of the matter, the appell....
2021 Supreme(Online)(KER) 26719 • India - High Court of Kerala
ASHOK MENON, J
from forest areas, and possession of protected wildlife and illegal arms. ... Fact of the Case: The applicants faced allegations of illegal pig farming leading to unauthorized water extraction ... The allegation in OR No.2/2021 is that the forest officials had on discrete information conducted a search of the pig farm of the first accused and recovered dried meat of Indian Bison, which is a scheduled and protected animal from his piggery and as a consequence of which the Crime was registered against
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