Indian Easements Act, 1882
12. Who may acquire easements
An easement may be acquired by the owner of the immovable
property for the beneficial enjoyment of which the right is created, or on his
behalf, by any person in possession of the same.
One of two or more co-owners of immovable property may, as such,
with or without the consent of the other or others, acquire an easement for the
beneficial enjoyment of such property.
No lessee of immovable property can acquire, for the beneficial
enjoyment of other immovable property of his own, an easement in or over the
property comprised in his lease.