Existing law on adverse possession needs to be changed: SC

Trespassers cannot take the benefit of law to claim possession of property left unattended for years by the owners, the Supreme Court said and asked the Centre to "seriously consider" change in law to prevent squatters from dishonestly enjoying property. "There is an urgent need of a fresh look regarding the law on adverse possession. We recommend the Centre seriously consider and make suitable changes in the law of adverse possession," a Bench comprising Justices Dalveer Bhandari and H S Bedi said. "The law of adverse possession which ousts an owner on the basis of inaction within limitation is irrational, illogical and wholly disproportionate," the bench said.

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