Supreme Court of India held bona fide purchaser cannot face prosecution for cheating or forgery without intent. Court stressed criminal liability requires clear evidence of inducement and participation in alleged fraud.
The Supreme Court of India quashed the eviction of government officers from Sujan Singh Park flats near Khan Market, ruling rent law doesn’t apply. It held eviction cannot happen without a clear clause in the lease, limiting the landlord’s remedy to rent recovery only.
The Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench, led by Justices Rajan Roy and Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary, ruled that municipal authorities cannot withhold property mutation over unpaid dues without statutory backing, holding that the Municipal Commissioner cannot impose conditions beyond governing law.
The Supreme Court raised serious concerns over RERA’s functioning, stating it mainly supports defaulting builders instead of protecting homebuyers, as CJI Surya Kant urged States to reconsider the authority’s purpose and even suggested abolishing the institution.
The Supreme Court held that cancellation of a land acquisition award for fraud by some landowners does not invalidate awards of untainted owners, as Justices Sanjay Kumar and K Vinod Chandran restored compensation denied due to others’ alleged misconduct.
The Supreme Court has ruled that attachment before judgment cannot legally apply to any property already transferred before a suit is filed, reaffirming that prior registered sale deeds override later proceedings and remain fully protected.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that property registration does not equate to actual ownership, emphasizing the need for comprehensive legal documentation and court validation. This decision impacts property buyers, legal professionals, and real estate developers, highlighting the importance of thorough documentation in confirming true ownership rights and resolving disputes.
