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Burden of Proof on Dominant Party in Fiduciary Relationships | Fraudulent Sale Deeds Must Be Proven Fair: AP HC Cancels Deeds Obtained Through Undue Influence
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|Andhra Pradesh High Court

Burden of Proof on Dominant Party in Fiduciary Relationships | Fraudulent Sale Deeds Must Be Proven Fair: AP HC Cancels Deeds Obtained Through Undue Influence

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that dominant parties in fiduciary relationships bear the burden of proving fairness in property transactions, especially when fraud or undue influence is alleged. The court upheld the cancellation of sale deeds obtained through coercion, reinforcing protections for illiterate and dependent individuals under property law.