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.
- 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
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
AIR 1995 SC 2286
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