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- Dispute over possession and mesne profits - Admissibility of unregistered lease deeds as evidence - Determination of right and title to the suit property Analysis: 1. The plaintiff filed a suit for possession and mesne profits, alleging ownership transfer through a registered sale deed and subsequent possession by leasing to others. The defendant denied the allegations, claiming ownership through a purchase agreement with previous lessees. The trial court decreed the suit for possession and mesne profits, finding in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant appealed the decision. 2. The appellate court remanded the case for further evidence, leading to the trial court dismissing the plaintiff's claim entirely. The appellant contended that the lower court erred in deeming unregistered lease deeds inadmissible as evidence. The main issue was whether the appellant had the right and title to the property and was unlawfully dispossessed by the respondent. 3. To establish title and possession, the appellant relied on various documents and witness testimony. The plaintiff's patta, revenue receipts, and oral evidence supported his claim of ownership. The respondent failed to provide evidence of original ownership. The appellant also presented evidence of the respondent being a kauldar, which limited his right to transfer ownership. 4. The appellant argued that unregistered lease deeds were admissible for proving admission of title, citing legal precedents. The court considered cases where unregistered documents were admitted for specific purposes, such as proving admission of ownership. The court rejected the respondent's argument against the admissibility of unregistered documents. 5. Witness testimonies supporting the appellant's ownership were deemed more credible than those presented by the respondent. The lack of evidence from the respondent, such as revenue receipts, raised doubts about his claim to possession. The trial court's decision in favor of the appellant was upheld, emphasizing the strength of the evidence presented. 6. The appellate court allowed the appeal, setting aside the lower court's judgment and restoring the trial court's decision in favor of the plaintiff. The plaintiff was granted costs, and the determination of mesne profits was left to the trial court under specific procedural rules. This detailed analysis highlights the legal arguments, evidentiary considerations, and the court's reasoning in resolving the dispute over possession and mesne profits, emphasizing the importance of admissible evidence and credibility of witness testimonies in determining right and title to the suit property.
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