Illegal Land Dispossession & Recovery Suit in Bangladesh 2026: Section 8 & 9 Specific Relief Act

By Advocate Md. Shah Alam · 2026-08-25 · 12 minutes

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When real property is unlawfully grabbed or encroached upon, the dispossessed owner can seek civil remedies under <strong>Sections 8 & 9 of the Specific Relief Act 1877</strong> along with penal action under the Land Crime Prevention and Redress Act 2023. Authored by <a href="/advocate-md-shah-alam" style="color:var(--gold);font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">Advocate Md. Shah Alam</a>, Supreme Court Advocate. Chamber contact: <a href="tel:01712655546" style="color:var(--gold);font-weight:bold;">01712655546</a>.

📋 In This Article
  1. 1. Section 8 vs Section 9 of the Specific Relief Act 1877
  2. 2. Strict 6-Month Limitation under Section 9
  3. 3. Declaration of Title and Recovery under Section 8 & 42
  4. 4. Criminal Penalties under Land Crime Prevention Act 2023
  5. 5. Executing Decrees with Court Nazir and Police Force

Section 9 protects bare possession against unlawful eviction irrespective of title, while Section 8 determines substantive proprietary rights and ownership.

Any person dispossessed without consent otherwise than in due course of law must institute suit within 6 months. No appeal lies against a decree under Section 9.

Under Article 142 and 144 of the Limitation Act 1908, a comprehensive title suit can be instituted within 12 years subject to ad-valorem court fees.

Encroachers and illegal grabbers face rigorous imprisonment up to 7 years and substantial monetary fines under the latest 2023 enactments.

For enforcement of possession decrees through civil execution proceedings, consult Supreme Court Advocate Md. Shah Alam at 01712655546.

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