Karnataka High Court Rules 40 Years' Possession Insufficient for Land Ownership Claim
The Karnataka High Court ruled that long-term possession alone does not establish ownership through adverse possession. In a dispute over 4 acres and 11 guntas in Tumakuru district, the court held that occupying land without permission, even for over 12 years, is insufficient to claim ownership. The court also clarified that incorrect entries in land revenue records do not confer title. The ruling emphasized the need for claimants to prove legal possession and ownership in court, rejecting a 40-year adverse possession claim.
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economictimes broke this story on 3 Sept, 10:09 am. Other outlets followed.