In Brief
Vijay Laxmi and others disputed ownership of two properties in Shimla: 6 biswas in Sector 2 and 17 biswas in Sector 4. The litigation had continued for over three decades. The Supreme Court, finding both parties willing to settle, granted the appellants the 6-biswas property in Sector 2 with its structure, while respondents 1-5 received the 17-biswas property in Sector 4. Respondents were required to hand over vacant possession within ten months. Upon division, each party obtained absolute title and ownership of their respective property.
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