Seyed Khan Azad Khan v. P.V.A. Piyasena – CA NO.823/98-1998

In the case between Seyed Khan Azad Khan (Plaintiff Appellant) and P.V.A. Piyasena (Defendant Respondent), the court addressed the entitlement to a declaration of title, ejectment, and damages relating to the occupation of land and premises known as “Rani Theatre.” It was determined that upon failure of the sale agreement, the Defendant’s continued possession had no legal basis, and admissions made regarding title were binding. The holding established that the Plaintiff’s title need not be further proven when clear admissions exist, reaffirming the principle that admissions can dispense with the necessity of further evidence under the Evidence Ordinance. The decision relied on established case law and statutory principles, emphasizing that improvements by a trespasser do not entitle one to