In Brief
The University of Mysore held a 99-year lease over 22 acres of land in Kurubarahalli village from the President of India. The private respondents (Rajaiah and Chamundi) claimed occupancy rights to 4 acres each, relying on purported Land Tribunal orders from 1981. The Supreme Court held that these orders were entirely fabricated—they actually concerned different land in Dadadahalli village granted to different persons. The disputed land was exempt from tenant rights laws as it was held by a University. The Court set aside the High Court's decision, restored the trial court's dismissal, and quashed the fraudulent Tribunal order, confirming the University's lawful possession and title. A criminal case against the private respondents was noted as pending.
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