Reviewed case brief
Bishan Chand v Radha Kishan
AIR 1982 SC 806
A pending suit affecting title is a material fact that the seller must disclose under S.55(1)(a). Buyer cannot be expected to search all court records.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 1982
- Subjects
- Property Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-30
Rule established
Seller's non-disclosure of pending litigation affecting title is breach of S.55(1)(a); buyer entitled to rescission
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
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Editorial source
AIR 1982 SC 806
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