Section 6 of SRA : Section 6: Suit By Person Dispossessed Of Immovable Property

Explanation using Example

Imagine John, who has been living in a house for several years. One day, while John is away, his neighbor, Mike, moves into John's house, changes the locks, and claims the house is now his. John returns to find that he has been dispossessed of his property without his consent and not through a legal process.

Under Section 6 of The Specific Relief Act, 1963, John can file a lawsuit to recover possession of his house. He must do so within six months from the date he was dispossessed, and he cannot file this suit against the government. Even if Mike sets up another title during the suit, John can still recover possession based on his prior possession.

However, once the court makes a decision in this suit, John cannot appeal or seek a review of the order or decree. But, if John wants to establish his legal title to the property, he is free to file a separate lawsuit for that purpose, aside from the suit for possession.