Police Action to Seize Immovable Property Without Legal Sanction Reflects Lawlessness: Supreme Court

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of police overreach in civil disputes, particularly concerning the possession of immovable property. The court emphasized that police cannot interfere in matters of property possession without legal backing, marking a crucial moment for civil rights. The case, titled RAMRATAN @ RAMSWAROOP & ANR. VERSUS THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH, involved allegations of criminal trespass against the appellants, who…