Giriyappa vs Kamalama
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Case Significance
Giriyappa vs Kamalama is a Supreme Court of India decision dated December 20, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-1043). The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition challenging the Karnataka High Court's dismissal of a second appeal in a title and possession dispute. The petitioners claimed protection under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act based on a 1968 sale agreement, but the Court held that Section 53A is an exception to registration requirements and must be strictly construed. The suit for declaration of title and recovery of possession was rightly decreed in favour of the respondents The bench comprised Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan. The judgment was delivered by Justice J.B. Pardiwala. Counsel appearing: Anand Sanjay M. Nuli (counsel for petitioner).
Summary
The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition challenging the Karnataka High Court's dismissal of a second appeal in a title and possession dispute. The petitioners claimed protection under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act based on a 1968 sale agreement, but the Court held that Section 53A is an exception to registration requirements and must be strictly construed. The suit for declaration of title and recovery of possession was rightly decreed in favour of the respondents.
What was the outcome of Giriyappa vs Kamalama?
The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition challenging the Karnataka High Court's dismissal of a second appeal in a title and possession dispute. The petitioners claimed protection under S...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-1043)