Hyderabad, Dec. 13 -- The Telangana High Court on Friday, December 12, questioned the authority of the police to determine ownership of disputed lands, observing that such matters fall under civil jurisdiction and not police powers.

Justice NV Shravan Kumar made the observation while hearing a writ petition filed by Mendu Anil Kumar, a resident of Thumkunta in Shamirpet mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri district.

The petitioner challenged the interference of the Shamirpet SHO and sub-inspectors in what he described as a civil dispute.

Petitioner's arguments

Appearing for the petitioner, advocate S Sridhar submitted that Anil Kumar had purchased a 133-square-yard plot in Thumkunta in March 2018. He constructed a compound wall and a small room...