#civil possession

The Bombay High Court ruled that the extent of let-out premises in a tenancy dispute must be fixed by the rent paid and the landlord's own admission in pleadings, rejecting the trial court's unsupported calculation based on unverified truss assumptions. This sets a critical precedent for landlords and tenants: documentary evidence of rent and self-serving statements carry more weight than conjectural architectural interpretations in property disputes.

Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that for adverse possession claims under the Limitation Act, pleading the year of commencement is sufficient if possession is proven to be continuous, hostile, and known to the true owner. This simplifies evidence requirements for long-standing possession disputes, impacting property litigation strategy.