proof required to prove adverse possession

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 15 March 2011 This query is : Resolved
sir I would like to know the what type of proof required to prove adverse possession, any case law regarding that. Please infrom me as early as possible.

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Arvind Singh Chauhan (Expert) 15 March 2011
Adverse possession means, continuous and uninterrupted, adverse/hostile possession of more than 12 years.

Check the following cases-

Ingredients of (1) declaration of hostile animus (2) long and uninterrupted possession of the person pleading ouster(3) exercise of right of exclusive ownership openly and to the knowledge of other co owner.- S.C.D.-2004-Vol-1-S.C.-97.

Adverse possession- Proof- Two elements are-(1) The possession of defendant should become adverse to plaintiff (2) He must continue to remain in possession for 12 years thereafter- Animus possedendi is a requisit ingredient of adverse possession- not only Animus possedendi must be shown to exist, but the same must be shown to exist at commencement of possession- mere long possession for a period of more than 12 years without anything more do not ripen in to title-SC- CLJ-2008- VOL(8)-96.

Adverse possession-meaning- S.C.D.-2002(1)- S.C. 124