Gulzari Lal v. Chetu
Case brief
What is this about?
In an appeal against a decree for possession and demolition, the High Court modified the lower court's order due to the minor area of encroachment and the high value of the structure. The appellant was directed to pay compensation to the respondent instead of demolishing the house.
What did the court decide?
Appellant directed to deposit Rs. 10,000/- as compensation for the encroached land; failure to do so results in dismissal of the appeal.
What the court decided
A compact analysis
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
RSA No. 331 of 1999.
Date of decision : 01.12.2010.
Gulzari Lal …Appellant.
Versus
Chetu & others. …Respondents.
Coram
The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Deepak Gupta, Judge.
Whether approved for reporting?1 No.
For the Appellant: Mr. R.K. Gautam, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Mehar Chand, Advocate. For the respondent No.1: Mr. Karan Singh Kanwar, Advocate.
Deepak Gupta, J. (oral)
- The short question in this appeal is whether the defendant has encroached upon the land of the plaintiff while constructing his house.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the appellant should be compelled to demolish the structure and grant possession despite minor encroachment.
Whether compensation is a more equitable remedy than demolition in cases of minor encroachment.
Whether the decree should be modified to award compensation instead of possession and demolition.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Gulzari Lal
- respondent
Chetu
Coram
Deepak Gupta
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Himachal Pradesh HC
- Decided on
- · December
- Registered
- Case no.
- RSA/331/1999
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