Here's an interesting story from the courtroom about a family argument over a piece of land. The Hatwalne family found themselves in a legal fight over a plot of land, leading to a court decision that has everyone talking.
This case is about a piece of land measuring 5040 sq. ft. in Akola. Originally, the land was bought by one brother, Yeshwant Bholaram Hatwalne, who allowed his brother, Madhukar Hatwalne, to use half of it for a house. The deal was that Madhukar would leave when asked, but things didn’t go as planned.
"Yeshwant sent a notice dated 01/11/1998 to Madhukar canceling the permission to use the land effective 30/11/1998."
Madhukar's side argued that he helped buy the land and claimed ownership because he had been using it for so long. He even mentioned an unregistered gift document that supposedly proved his ownership.
"Madhukar claimed he owned the land because he had been using it for a long time."
The trial court sided with Yeshwant, confirming he owned the land. However, it also ordered him to pay Madhukar for the house built on the land. Not happy with this, both sides appealed. The higher court confirmed Yeshwant’s ownership and removed the order to pay Madhukar, leaving Madhukar’s family with nothing.
Madhukar’s legal team argued that since the house was a permanent structure, the permission to use the land should be permanent. However, the court didn’t agree, noting that Madhukar’s family didn’t consistently claim the permission was permanent.
"Madhukar cannot rely on a specific law to argue that the permission is permanent."
The court noted that there was no agreement for payment when the permission was canceled. Without a counterclaim or proof of costs, Madhukar’s family couldn’t claim payment for the house.
"The reasons given by the higher court for not allowing payment seem reasonable."
Despite the unfavorable ruling, the court allowed Madhukar’s family to stay on the property for another eight weeks, considering their long-term stay and family ties.
In summary, the court confirmed that Yeshwant owns the land and Madhukar’s family will not receive any payment for the house.
