Case Summary
Johnson Joseph is the plaintiff seeking a permanent prohibitory injunction against Raveendran @ Kunjumon and others for trespassing and constructing a road through his property. The defendants counterclaimed for a declaration of right of way and related injunctions.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Permanent prohibitory injunction against the defendants.
Case Type
Civil Suit
Final Judgment
No
The court granted a permanent prohibitory injunction against the defendants restraining them from trespassing and using the plaintiff's property for pedestrian purposes.
Why Plaintiff Won:
The plaintiffs proved ownership and exclusive rights over the property in question.
The plaintiffs proved ownership and exclusive rights over the property in question.
Losing Side's Weaknesses:
Not available
Not available
Supporting Evidence
The plaintiffs have title over the Idathondu except the portion of the Idathondu which is formed from the part of defendants property.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, counterclaim in O.S 332/2017 and O.S 17/2018 are dismissed and the suits are decreed as follows: Defendants are restrained by a decree of permanent prohibitory injunction from trespassing on plaint schedule item No.3 in O.S 332/2017 and plaint schedule item No.2 in O.S 17/2018.
Parties Involved
Parties
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- Johnson Joseph
- Party Age
- 54
- Relation
- S/o
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- V.D. Sudhakaran
- Party Age
- 65
- Relation
- S/o
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- Raveendran @ Kunjumon
- Party Age
- 55
- Relation
- S/o
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- Ruby Raveendran
- Party Age
- 50
- Relation
- W/o
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- Mukesh Raveendran
- Party Age
- 25
- Relation
- S/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Certified copy of sale deed No.4108/1981, Certified copy of sale deed No.1396/2011, Land tax receipts.
Defendants Documents
Certified copy of sale deed No.2844/2001, Land tax receipt.
Advocates
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Adv. Alex J. Edackattu
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Advocate Name
- Adv. T.K. Soman
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Advocate Name
- Adv. K.S. Sajikumar
- Appearance Type
- Assisting Counsel
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Advocate Name
- Adv. Girish S. Nair
- Appearance Type
- Assisting Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Adv. Babu M.T.
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Permanent Injunction
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Defendants are restrained from trespassing on plaint schedule item No.3 in O.S 332/2017 and plaint schedule item No.2 in O.S 17/2018.
Evidence:
Defendants are restrained by a decree of permanent prohibitory injunction from trespassing on plaint schedule item No.3 in O.S 332/2017 and plaint schedule item No.2 in O.S 17/2018, constructing new road through it, using it for pedestrian purposes, destructing the usufructs and committing wastes therein.
Relief Type:
Other
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Plaintiffs are entitled to get the cost of the suit from defendants.
Evidence:
Plaintiffs are entitled to get the cost of the suit from defendants and their assets.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Sale deed
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy of sale deed No.4108/1981 of Kanjirappally S.R.O., establishes ownership of plaint schedule item No.1.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Sale deed
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy of sale deed No.1396/2011 of Kanjirappally S.R.O., establishes ownership of plaint schedule item No.2.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
Land Tax Receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Land tax receipt No.4313031 of Edakunnam Village, verifies ownership claim.
Reference:
Ext.A3
Document Type:
Land Tax Receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Land tax receipt No.4313128 of Edakunnam Village, verifies ownership claim.
Reference:
Ext.A4
Document Type:
Settlement Deed
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy of settlement deed No.464/2023 of Koovappally S.R.O., establishes family share.
Reference:
Ext.A5
Document Type:
Land Tax Receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Land tax receipt No.KL05020301920/2024 of Edakkunnam Village, verifies ownership claim.
Reference:
Ext.A6
Document Type:
Sale deed
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy of sale deed No.5611/2006 of Kanjirappally S.R.O., relates to the property of plaintiff 2.
Reference:
Ext.A7
Document Type:
Land Tax Receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Land tax receipt No.KL05020304847/2024 of Edakunnam Village, verifies ownership claim.
Reference:
Ext.A8
Document Type:
Sale deed
Submitted By:
Defendant
Relevance:
Certified copy of sale deed No.2844/2001 of Kanjirappally S.R.O., establishes counterclaim ownership.
Reference:
Ext.B1
Document Type:
Land Tax Receipt
Submitted By:
Defendant
Relevance:
Land tax receipt No.KL05020306139/2024 of Edakunnam Village, supports counterclaim ownership.
Reference:
Ext.B2
Document Type:
Commission Report
Submitted By:
Court
Relevance:
Commission report filed by Advocate Commissioner Bilu G in O.S.332/17, provides evidence on property condition.
Reference:
Ext.C1
Document Type:
Sketch
Submitted By:
Court
Relevance:
Rough sketch submitted along with commission report, aids in understanding property layout.
Reference:
Ext.C1(a)
Document Type:
Commission Report
Submitted By:
Court
Relevance:
Commission report filed by Advocate Commissioner Jose Syriac, presents findings relevant to the case.
Reference:
Ext.C2
Document Type:
Survey Plan
Submitted By:
Court
Relevance:
Survey plan submitted along with commission report, clarifies property boundaries.
Reference:
Ext.C2(a)
Document Type:
Commission Report
Submitted By:
Court
Relevance:
Commission report filed by Advocate Commissioner Bilu G in O.S.17/2018, contributes to property assessment.
Reference:
Ext.C3
Document Type:
Sketch
Submitted By:
Court
Relevance:
Rough sketch submitted along with commission report in O.S.17/2018, assists in visualization.
Reference:
Ext.C3(a)
Document Type:
Commission Report
Submitted By:
Court
Relevance:
Commission report filed by Advocate Commissioner Bilu G in O.S.332/17, offers further insights into property conditions.
Reference:
Ext.C4
Document Type:
Sketch
Submitted By:
Court
Relevance:
Rough sketch submitted along with commission report, provides an additional aid to understanding property layout.
Reference:
Ext.C4(a)
Document Type:
Oral Evidence
Submitted By:
Unknown
Relevance:
Testimony of witnesses regarding property disputes.
Reference:
Case Classification
Case Type
Civil Suit
Category
Other Civil Cases
District
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court Kanjirappally
Common Reasons
Case Code
O.S.
Case Code Year
2017