In a major judgment, the Supreme Court ruled that no tenant—regardless of how long they’ve stayed—can claim ownership of rented property through adverse possession. The Court clarified that tenancy is always based on the owner’s permission, not ownership rights.
The Madras High Court criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for exceeding its authority under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) during a search operation. Justice Ramesh questioned the legality of restricting access to premises with pasted notices and highlighted concerns about the ED’s expanding powers. A decision is pending.