#encumbrance certificate

Karnataka High Court rules that a purchaser cannot claim bona fide status if they neglect to examine the 10-year encumbrance certificate, as constructive notice of prior registered agreements binds them. The judgment reinforces that due diligence in property transactions is non-negotiable, impacting all subsequent buyers in property disputes.

Madras High Court directs registration authorities to correct encumbrance certificates and index data to reflect accurate survey numbers and boundary details from partition deeds.

Madras High Court holds that annulment entries in registration records are invalid without civil court orders, especially after Section 77A was struck down as unconstitutional.

Kerala High Court holds that execution sale cannot extinguish prior equitable mortgage rights; auction purchaser takes property subject to existing mortgage lien.