#Uttarakhand Zamindari Abolition Act

The Uttarakhand High Court held that possession based on an unregistered contract for sale is merely permissive and cannot confer adverse possession unless the plaintiff specifically pleads hostile animus. The ruling clarifies that mere contractual possession does not trigger Section 54 TPA protections, affecting land claimants relying on informal sale agreements.

Uttarakhand High Court rules that gift deeds transferring land to societies under Section 154(3) of the Zamindari Abolition Act require prior government sanction. Registration authorities cannot compel registration without approval, but must refer disputes to the Collector within 15 days. The ruling clarifies statutory restrictions on land transfers to societies, impacting property transactions and registration processes in Uttarakhand.