Query: I filed civil suit for permanent injunction to restrain defendants from interfering into my peaceful possession of shop question taken on rent from defendant. I moved an application under Order 39 Rule 1 and 2 CPC wherein trial court directed parties to maintain status quo regarding possession of shop. During pendency of suit, defendant installed a lock on the shutter of my shop in violation of status quo order. Can I get police help in getting my possession restored back in view of the order of status quo.

Reply: The trial court directed both the parties to maintain status quo regarding possession. In these circumstances, in this case you alleged that you have been dispossessed from the premises in question, it would be expected of you to lead cogent and convincing evidence to establish your possession. In case of violation of interim injunction, the appropriate remedy for you would be to have recourse to the provisions of Order 39, Rule 2 CPC. In the absence of any specific and unambiguous finding regarding possession, the police cannot be directed to restore possession of the plaintiff.