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A person can claim adverse possession if he is openly in possession of another’s land for an unbroken…

The relevant period is 12 years or more. Article 65 of the Schedule to the Limitation Act, 1963 prescribes twelve years from when possession becomes adverse to the owner for…

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A person can claim adverse possession if he is openly in possession of another’s land for an unbroken period of __________.

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The relevant period is 12 years or more. Article 65 of the Schedule to the Limitation Act, 1963 prescribes twelve years from when possession becomes adverse to the owner for a title-based suit for possession; merely occupying land openly does not dispense with the requirement of adverse possession.

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