#lost documents

Madras High Court rules that a Non-Traceable Certificate issued by police is sufficient to register a sale deed under Section 34-C of the Registration Act, even if the original parent document is lost. The court directed registration within two weeks upon production of the certificate, easing procedural hurdles for property transactions where original documents are untraceable.

The Telangana High Court has held that police inaction in registering an FIR or issuing a Non-Traceable Certificate for lost registered documents violates constitutional duty and principles of natural justice. The ruling mandates police to act on complaints regarding missing legal documents, ensuring legal recourse for affected parties under Article 226.