In Brief
This judgment addresses whether a plaintiff can claim adverse possession under Article 65 of the Limitation Act, 1963. The Court held that after 12 years of continuous, visible, and peaceful possession meeting all requirements (nec vi, nec clam, nec precario), an adverse possessor acquires legal title and can sue to recover the property even if subsequently dispossessed. However, the Court cautioned that such rights should not accrue over property dedicated to public use and suggested statutory amendment to preclude adverse possession claims on public utility lands. The matters were remanded for consideration on merits.
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