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Revenue Records as Evidence of Title - Long and continuous entries in revenue records are given a presumption of correctness and can serve as evidence of ownership and possession over land. Such entries support claims of adverse possession and can establish a prima facie case of title unless successfully rebutted Satnam Singh VS Jit Ram - Punjab and Haryana, Harischandra Panglo VS Shambu Dacu - Bombay, Sohan Lal VS Jagdish Chand - Himachal Pradesh, Koderma Gaushala Samittee, Jhumri Telaiya, through its Secretary, Ganesh Prasad Swarankar VS State of Jharkhand - Jharkhand.
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Presumption of Correctness - Entries in revenue records are presumed correct until proven otherwise, and the burden of proof lies on the party challenging these entries. This presumption is reinforced by legal provisions and case law, emphasizing their importance in establishing ownership Shantabai Gopinath Thakur vs Pandurang Janardhan Mhatre - Bombay, Koderma Gaushala Samittee, Jhumri Telaiya, through its Secretary, Ganesh Prasad Swarankar VS State of Jharkhand - Jharkhand.
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Long-standing Entries and Adverse Possession - Long and uninterrupted entries, coupled with continuous possession, can evidence adverse possession, especially when accompanied by hostile intent and actual, notorious, and exclusive use of land. Courts often rely on these entries to determine whether adverse possession has matured into title Duryodhan (Died) through his Legal Representative Sunder Mohan, S/o Late Duryodhan VS Madhulal (Died) through his Legal Representatives - Chhattisgarh, Sohan Lal VS Jagdish Chand - Himachal Pradesh.
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Limitations and Rebuttal - Despite the presumption, revenue entries are not conclusive; they can be challenged by proof of falsification or irregularities. However, courts require clear evidence to rebut the presumption and establish a better title Satnam Singh VS Jit Ram - Punjab and Haryana, Koderma Gaushala Samittee, Jhumri Telaiya, through its Secretary, Ganesh Prasad Swarankar VS State of Jharkhand - Jharkhand.
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Role of Genealogical and Historical Records - Besides revenue entries, genealogical records and historical possession entries strengthen claims of ownership, especially when they demonstrate continuous and undisputed possession over a long period LATE VENKATEGOWDA DEAD BY HIS LRs’ SMT. MARIYAMMA W/O LATE VENKATEGOWDA vs SHRI. SHIVANNA S/O LATE NEELEGOWDA @ MADEGOWDA - Karnataka.
Analysis and Conclusion:
Long and continuous entries in revenue records are strong evidence of ownership and can establish or support claims of adverse possession, provided they are genuine and unchallenged. Courts presume these entries to be correct until proven otherwise, and their significance is reinforced by legal provisions and case law. However, such entries are not conclusive proof of title and can be rebutted with clear evidence of irregularities or falsification. Overall, revenue records serve as vital documentary evidence in land disputes, especially when corroborated by long-standing possession and genealogical records.
Search Results for "Whether Long and Continuous Entries in Revenue Records Evidence of Title"
2019 0 Supreme(P&H) 1515 • India - Punjab and Haryana
AMOL RATTAN SINGH
(Para 46) (B) Limitation Act, 1963, Art.65--Adverse Possession--Revenue Records--Plea of adverse possession ... Therefore, with nothing having been pointed out even from the plaintiffs’ own evidence that the construction did not take place in ... long period of time that has to be proved by a defendant who claims to have perfected his title thereto by way of adverse possession ... not rebutted successfull....
2018 0 Supreme(Chh) 591 • India - Chhattisgarh
SANJAY K.AGRAWAL
Land Revenue Code, 1959 - Section 117 - Evidence Act - Sections 114(e) , 35 and 79 - Seeking declaration to the effect plaintiff ... had prescribed title by adverse possession - Whether first appellate Court was right in holding certified copy of sale deed was ... by adverse possession by leading clinching evidence nor suit for declaration of title based on adverse possession is maintain....
2018 0 Supreme(Chh) 260 • India - Chhattisgarh
SANJAY K.AGRAWAL
Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959 - Section 117 - Civil Suit – Suit for declaration of title in suit ... on ground that plaintiff had prescribed title by adverse possession - Whether first appellate Court was right in holding that certified ... It is the case of plaintiff set out in plaint that ancestors of the plaintiff are settled, undisputed and continuous possession of ... of entries#HL_E....
2021 0 Supreme(Bom) 904 • India - Bombay
BHARATI H.DANGRE
It also discussed the relevance of entries in public records under the Indian Evidence Act, 1972, and the burden of proof as to ownership ... It highlighted the importance of maintaining land records and the presumption of truth attached to revenue records. ... in failing to recognize the presumption of truth attached to revenue records. ... It is a se....
2025 Supreme(Online)(KAR) 11700 • India - Karnataka High Court
K.SOMASHEKAR, VENKATESH NAIK T, JJ
- The court emphasized the importance of genealogical records and long-standing revenue entries as evidence of ownership and possession ... over land through historical revenue records and genealogy, while the defendants claimed ownership through a series of sale deeds ... The appellate court found that the plaintiffs established a clear origin of title#HL_END....
2010 0 Supreme(HP) 1105 • India - Himachal Pradesh
DEEPAK GUPTA
The court examined revenue records and found that the defendants' possession was supported by long-standing entries, and the plaintiff ... possession and revenue records. ... It also found that the defendants' possession was hostile and had matured into title, based on the revenue records and the plaintiff's ... the plaintiff has been....
2023 0 Supreme(Kar) 1124 • India - Karnataka
RAJENDRA BADAMIKAR
Karnataka Land Revenue Act, Sec. 133 - The court discussed the presumption of title based on long-standing revenue records, the ... The presumption of title based on revenue records favored the defendants, and the plaintiffs' claims were barred by the law of limitation ... Whether the defendants established title by ....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 4201 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
SHARMILA U.DESHMUKH
MLRC raises presumption about correctness of entries in revenue records unless the contrary is shown. ... The sole issue arising for consideration is: (i) Whether the presumption of correctness of entries in
2002 0 Supreme(HP) 308 • India - Himachal Pradesh
M.R.VERMA
The court emphasized the significance of entries in revenue records and the presumption of truth attached to these entries. ... continuous possession. ... It also highlighted the importance of hostile animus, peaceful, open, continuous, actual, uninterrupted, notorious, exclusive, and ... Whether the entries in the revenue r....
2024 0 Supreme(Jhk) 248 • India - Jharkhand
ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY
and whether the entries in the revenue records could be altered without a proper adjudication of title. ... Section 19, which establishes that entries in the revenue records are presumed correct until proven otherwise. ... in the revenue records.] ... It is a settled principle of law that the entries#HL_END....
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