V. LAXMINARASAMMA versus A. YADAIAH (DEAD) AND ORS.

V. LAXMINARASAMMA versus A. YADAIAH (DEAD) AND ORS.

Contrary views have been expressed by coordinate Benches on whether jurisdiction for disputes relating to ownership and possession under the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982 vests in the Special Court or the Civil Court; matter requires reference to a larger bench for authoritative decision.

Parties
Appellant: V. Laxminarasamma; Respondents: A. Yadaiah (Dead) and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
12 February 2008
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Reference to Larger Bench
Outcome
Matter referred to larger bench
Legal Topics
Jurisdiction, Ownership and Possession, Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (prohibition) Act, 1982
Land Law Civil Procedure Jurisdiction Ownership and Possession Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (prohibition) Act, 1982

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Parties

V. Laxminarasamma

Appellant

A. Yadaiah (Dead) and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Reference to Larger Bench

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Special Court under the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982 or the Civil Court has jurisdiction to entertain disputes relating to ownership and possession

Ratio Decidendi

Contrary views have been expressed by coordinate Benches on whether jurisdiction for disputes relating to ownership and possession under the Andhra Pradesh Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982 vests in the Special Court or the Civil Court; matter requires reference to a larger bench for authoritative decision.

Court Disposition

Matter referred to larger bench

Orders

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