Rule 12 of CPC : Rule 12: Decree for possession and mesne profits.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Mr. Sharma owns a piece of land in Delhi. Mr. Verma, without any legal right, occupies this land and starts using it for his own purposes. Mr. Sharma files a suit in the court for the recovery of possession of his land and for mesne profits (compensation for the unauthorized use of his property).

The court, after hearing the case, passes a decree:

  • (a) Ordering Mr. Verma to vacate the land and hand over possession to Mr. Sharma.
  • (b) Directing an inquiry to determine the rent that could have been earned from the land during the period Mr. Verma occupied it before the suit was filed.
  • (ba) Directing an inquiry to determine the mesne profits for the period Mr. Verma used the land without authorization.
  • (c) Directing an inquiry to determine the rent or mesne profits from the date the suit was filed until Mr. Verma vacates the la...

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