Supreme Court case over Punjab religious land title lacks final ruling

This case concerns a dispute over the title and possession of agricultural land in Punjab, where the appellants (representing a religious institution) challenged the High Court's decision that favored the respondents (claiming title via a 1965 sale deed). The core issue is whether long possession recorded in revenue entries as 'Dharam-Arth' (religious/charitable) constitutes adverse possession or valid dedication.

Who it concerns: Appellants: Bhag Singh (D) thr. Mahant Kashmir Singh; Respondents: Basant Kaur (D) thr. Lrs. and others; Bench: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra.

What the court decided

• Allowed applications for substitution of legal representatives of deceased respondents, condoning delay and setting aside abatement.
• The document provided is truncated and does not contain the final operative order, relief granted, or final judgment of the Supreme Court.

Also in the document

• The High Court had previously held that mere long possession without hostile intent does not prove adverse possession.
• The dispute involves a registered sale deed dated 13.05.1965 versus an alleged prior dedication for religious purposes.
• The provided text ends before the Supreme Court's final decision or directions are stated.