Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Disputes Over Title Cannot Be Adjudicated In Suits U/S 6 Of Specific Relief Act: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court held that disputes over title cannot be adjudicated under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. The case involved a legal dispute over land ownership, where the petitioner sought recovery of possession under Section 6 of the Act, which deals with unlawful possession. The Court ruled that title disputes should be settled through proper adjudication and not through summary remedies under Section 6, which is meant for possession-related issues only. This ruling clarifies the scope of Section 6 and the need for a thorough investigation into ownership disputes.