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The Kerala High Court examines a critical legal question in landlord-tenant law: whether a property owner can be prosecuted for criminal trespass when entering premises they own but are lawfully occupied by a tenant. This case explores the nuanced distinction between ownership rights and possessory rights in the context of criminal law.

The Kerala High Court examines a critical legal question in landlord-tenant law: whether a property owner can be prosecuted for criminal trespass when entering premises they legally own but have leased to a tenant. This case explores the fundamental distinction between ownership rights and possessory rights, clarifying when a landlord's entry into their own property crosses legal boundaries.