22. Adverse possession definition
22. Adverse possession means hostile possession, that is, a possession which is expressly in denial of the title of the true owner. (See: Gaya Parasad Dikshit Vs. (Dr) Nirmal Chander, (1984) 2 SCC 286). The denial of title of the true owner is a sign of adverse possession. In Ejas Ali Qidwai Vs. Special Manager, Court of Wards, AIR 1935 PC 53 it was observed:-