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In which of the following case the Supreme Court of India laid down the scope of mesne profits.

Lucy Kochuvareed v. P. Mariappa Gounder explains the nature and scope of mesne profits. The Court treats them as compensation founded on wrongful possession, including…

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In which of the following case the Supreme Court of India laid down the scope of mesne profits.

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Lucy Kochuvareed v. P. Mariappa Gounder explains the nature and scope of mesne profits. The Court treats them as compensation founded on wrongful possession, including profits actually received or obtainable with ordinary diligence and interest. Profits attributable to improvements made by the wrongful possessor are excluded from the statutory definition.

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