Supreme Court: Registering Authority Must Prove Undervaluation Before Referring Sale Deed Under Indian Stamp Act

The Supreme Court today (Jan7th) of India clarified the procedure for addressing property undervaluation under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899. It ruled that the Registering Authority must provide valid reasons before referring cases to the Special Deputy Collector (Stamps) and give parties the chance to present their case, emphasizing proper inquiry protocols.