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Narandas Karsondas v SA Kamtam

AIR 1977 SC 774

The mortgagor's right of redemption subsists until extinguished by a positive act: foreclosure decree, court sale, or bar of limitation. A mortgagee cannot claim ownership merely by long possession.

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Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1977
Subjects
Property Law
Reviewed
2026-06-30

Rule established

Right of redemption subsists until extinguished by foreclosure decree, court sale, or limitation; mere passage of time does not destroy it

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        AIR 1977 SC 774

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