In Brief
A defendant challenged a High Court order granting interim injunction to a plaintiff who claimed ownership of agricultural land under a certificate issued under the Andhra Pradesh Tenancy Act. The defendant argued the plaintiff's vendor had previously filed and withdrawn a suit, barring the current claim. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order, holding that a certificate under Section 38-E of the Tenancy Act constitutes conclusive proof of ownership and vests complete title in the holder. The Court found the plaintiff had prima facie possession and was entitled to interim protection, and held that the vendor's withdrawn suit did not bar the purchaser's claim. The petition was dismissed.
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