Reviewed case brief

Vidya Devi v Prem Prakash

AIR 1995 SC 2286

An unregistered sale deed, however genuine, cannot operate as a conveyance of immoveable property. Title does not pass without registration.

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Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1995
Subjects
Property Law
Reviewed
2026-06-30

Rule established

Unregistered sale deed cannot transfer title to immoveable property; may evidence agreement to sell for specific performance

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      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        AIR 1995 SC 2286

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