Nand Kumar Singh and Anr. v. the State of Bihar and Ors.
Writ of mandamus – Removal of alleged encroachment – Land subject matter of pending title suit
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court CWJC No. 18506 of 2011, decided 25-07-2025 (Alok Kumar Sinha, J); writ of mandamus for removal of encroachment from Plot No. 6640, Khata No. 929 recorded as gairmajarua aam; same plot subject matter of pending Title Suit No. 322/2013 before Sub Judge-I, Sitamarhi; interim status quo order dated 22.11.2013 operating over land and building; writ held not maintainable and dismissed; all pending interlocutory applications disposed of; Sitamarhi, Bihar land/title dispute.
What did the court decide?
As Plot No. 6640, Khata No. 929 is the subject matter of title dispute in the still-pending Title Suit No. 322/2013 and an order of status quo dated 22.11.2013 operates over the land and the building, the relief prayed for in the writ application cannot be granted. ¶30