Registered Sale Deed Cannot Be Declared “Sham” Without Strong Evidence; Registration Carries Strong Legal Presumption: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has clearly explained the legal position under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 regarding registered sale deeds and allegations of sham or nominal transactions. The court ruled that a registered sale deed cannot be casually declared false or symbolic unless strong and convincing evidence is produced. This ruling came in a long-standing property dispute from Karnataka that continued for nearly fifty years and finally ended…
