Supreme Court: Sanjay Tiwari's Appeal Quashes Late Counter Claim in Land Dispute

In a recent court decision, Sanjay Tiwari's appeal was approved, dismissing a counter claim by two other people in a land dispute. The case involved a confusing mix of agreements and claims over the same piece of land.

The Land Dispute Begins

Sanjay Tiwari filed a lawsuit asking the court to make Yugal Kishore Prasad Sao sell him 0.93 acres of land, which he claimed was agreed upon back in 2002. He said he paid for it and even built a fence around the property.

Enter the Counter Claim

Things got complicated when two more people joined the case. They said they had a separate deal to buy part of the same land. They wanted the court to recognize their claim, but Sanjay disagreed. The High Court had allowed their counter claim, but Sanjay challenged this decision.

High Court's Decision

The High Court initially rejected Sanjay's request to stop the counter claim because they wanted to avoid multiple lawsuits. They thought it was better to handle everything together.

Supreme Court Steps In

Justice K. Vinod Chandran looked over the case. He decided that the counter claim didn't work because it was against another defendant, not the person who started the lawsuit. Plus, the other defendants didn't have a strong agreement for their claim, and they filed it too late.

Lessons from Past Cases

The court looked at earlier cases like "Rohit Singh v. State of Bihar" and "Rajul Mano Shah v. Kiranbhai Patel." These cases showed that counter claims need to be directly connected to the original lawsuit and can't be aimed at other defendants.

Final Verdict

The Supreme Court agreed with Sanjay Tiwari. They approved his appeal, got rid of the counter claim, and sent the case back to the Trial Court. The other people involved can still try to prove their rights in the right way, but the counter claim is no longer an option.

What Happens Next?

Now, it's up to the Trial Court to figure out the details. They'll decide who really owns the land and what should happen next. The other defendants can still present their case, but they have to do it according to the rules.

This case shows how complicated property disputes can get, especially when several people are involved. It's a good lesson in making sure all agreements are clear and done on time.