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Karnataka High Court rules that the doctrine of lis pendens under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act does not automatically invalidate registration of sale deeds if no operative injunction restrains alienation. The Sub-Registrar cannot refuse registration solely based on a pending suit unless a court order explicitly prohibits transfer.
Madras High Court rules that any notice issued under Section 47A of the Indian Stamp Act after document registration is invalid unless due process is followed. The court quashed a deficit stamp duty notice, emphasizing procedural fairness before recovery, while granting liberty to authorities to reinitiate proceedings lawfully.
Madras High Court rules that registering authorities cannot refuse registration of a sale certificate issued under SARFAESI Act merely due to existing attachments. The court directed compliance within two weeks, reinforcing that attachments hold no significance against SARFAESI-issued certificates, as per settled law and circulars.