Inquiry About Mesne Profits Continuation Of Original Suit; Application For Such Inquiry Not Barred By Limitation: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India ruled that inquiries into mesne profits (profits earned by a party in wrongful possession of property) and the continuation of the original suit are not subject to limitation periods. This judgment clarifies that applications for such inquiries can be made even after the usual limitation period has expired. The ruling ensures that parties seeking to recover mesne profits or enforce rights under a continuing legal dispute can do so without being constrained by time limits, thereby upholding the principles of fair justice and allowing for the resolution of unresolved property disputes.