Case Law Analysis
|Supreme Court of India
Burden of Proof in Fiduciary Misuse | GPAs as Loan Security Do Not Confer Title Without Clear Evidence: SC
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.