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Smt Kamla Devi v State of Rajasthan

AIR 2001 SC 2960

Relationship alone does not establish fraud under S.53. Courts must examine the totality of circumstances — consideration, possession, timing, and financial position.

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Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
2001
Subjects
Property Law
Reviewed
2026-06-30

Rule established

Transfer to relative alone is not fraudulent; additional badges of fraud required

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        AIR 2001 SC 2960

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