Supreme Court of India
Laxmi Ram Pawar v. Sitabai Balu Dhotre & Anr.
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In view of the above, the appeal is allowed; the judgment of the High Court dated September 20, 2004 affirming the judgment of the 8th Additional District Judge dated July 30, 2004 is set aside.
Judgment, page 16
From the headnote
Maharashtra Slum areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971: ss. 4 and 2(e)(v) - 'Slum area' - 'Occupier'- 'Trespasser' - HELD: 'Occupier' as defined in Clause (v) of s.2(e) includes any person who is liable to pay to the owner damages for use and occupation of any land or building and would take within c its fold and sweep a trespasser since such person is not only 0 liable for damages for an act of trespass, but also liable to pay damages for use and occupation of land or building trespassed by him - It is immaterial whether damages for use and occupation are, in fact,
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