Unregistered Gift Deed Cannot Be Basis of Declaration Suit, Registration Mandatory Under Section 123 of Transfer of Property Act: Andhra Pradesh High Court

The present matter before the Andhra Pradesh High Court arose from a property dispute concerning ownership of immovable property situated in Kadapa. The petitioner claimed ownership based on a registered sale deed executed in 2007 by the husband of the respondent. It was stated that after purchase, the petitioner had been in continuous and peaceful possession of the property without interruption. Nature of Respondent’s Claim and Gift Deed Dispute The…