In Brief
This appeal concerns a dispute over ownership of the Khosh Mahal property in Agartala. Maharani Chandratara Devi, through her legal representative Smriti Debbarma, sought a declaration that she owned the property and was entitled to possession. The trial court allowed the claim, but the High Court reversed it. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, finding that the plaintiff failed to establish legal title through proper evidence. The survey report revealed that the property described in the plaintiff's key documents differed significantly in location and measurement from the actual Khosh Mahal building. Since the burden of proof lies on the person claiming ownership, and the plaintiff did not discharge this burden, the court dismissed the suit and upheld the possession rights of the defendants.
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