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Madras HC holds defendants lack locus to challenge GPA execution under Order VII Rule 11 CPC as strangers to the instrument. Foreign notary authentication upheld under Section 14 Notaries Act without reciprocity; GPA not compulsorily attestable. Date ambiguity resolved via notary seal evidence.
Delhi HC affirms that an irrevocable General Power of Attorney coupled with interest survives the principal’s death, upholding a possession decree and mesne profits award under Section 202 of the Contract Act. The ruling clarifies agency continuity in property disputes.
The Karnataka High Court held that trial courts cannot reject applications under Order III Rule 2 CPC merely on hyper-technical grounds, ensuring senior citizens and vulnerable litigants can prosecute suits through General Power of Attorney holders. This ruling reinforces access to justice by preventing procedural barriers from denying substantive rights in property disputes.
The Supreme Court ruled that General Powers of Attorney (GPAs) executed as loan security do not transfer property title unless the lender proves the transaction was not a sham. The appellant’s failure to establish repayment or fraudulent intent led to dismissal, reinforcing strict evidentiary standards in fiduciary disputes.
Delhi High Court rules that a gift deed executed through a will and General Power of Attorney (GPA) remains valid even amid family disputes and allegations of undue influence. The judgment reinforces that registration under the Registration Act confers legal ownership, overriding challenges to execution mode.
ITAT Delhi rules that cash received at the time of property registration does not violate Section 269SS if it falls under Explanation (iv) of the Income Tax Act. The tribunal deleted the penalty under Section 271D, emphasizing the exception for transactions during property sales, offering relief to taxpayers facing similar penalties.