Reviewed case brief

Kalyanasundaram v Kasiammal

AIR 1994 Mad 283

An unregistered gift deed of immoveable property is a nullity. It cannot pass title, and possession without registration does not cure the defect.

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Court
Madras High Court
Year
1994
Subjects
Property Law
Reviewed
2026-06-30

Rule established

Unregistered gift deed of immoveable property is void and confers no title; registration is mandatory under S.123

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        AIR 1994 Mad 283

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