Here's a look at the recent court decision involving M/S. Kumar Beharay Properties LLP and Shri Rajesh Chandrakant Shinde, where a long-standing property dispute was finally resolved by the Bombay High Court.
On December 8, 2025, Judge Sandeep V. Marne delivered a decision on two requests to review a property dispute in Pune. The case revolved around a piece of land in Kothrud, Pune, and a series of agreements dating back to 1964.
The land in question was originally sold by Raju Maruti Shinde to Vidya Devkule and Shakun Apte in 1964. Over the years, various agreements were made, including:
Rajesh Shinde, the person who brought the case, claimed rights based on a 1982 agreement between his father and the trustees of Badri Vishal Trust. He wanted the court to enforce this agreement and cancel later agreements, saying they were illegal.
"Plaintiff also prayed for alternate relief of damages in the sum of Rs.250 crores."
Judge Marne rejected the case, saying it was "hopelessly barred by limitation." The court noted that Rajesh Shinde's father, who had the original claim, did not take legal action during his lifetime even though he was aware of the transactions.
Time Limits: The court emphasized the importance of time limits in law, stating that the claims were too old, as the reason for the case had come up much earlier.
Registered Documents: The court highlighted that official documents provide notice to everyone, and Rajesh Shinde's father had plenty of chances to challenge them during his lifetime.
The court decided against Rajesh Shinde, emphasizing the need to act quickly in legal matters, especially in property disputes. The decision also highlighted the importance of official documents in giving legal notice.
"The suit instituted by the Plaintiff is a vexatious litigation which needs to be brought to an instant halt."
