#statutory vesting

Karnataka High Court holds that surrendering leasehold rights prior to court auction confirmation invalidates any subsequent title claims, reinforcing the finality of auction proceedings under property law. The ruling clarifies that statutory vesting of rights occurs only upon auction confirmation, protecting auction purchasers from post-facto challenges.

Bombay High Court rules that delays caused by state-initiated stamp duty adjudication must be excluded when calculating the limitation period for document registration under the Registration Act. The court held that registration cannot be denied on technical grounds if title vests by statutory order, ensuring procedural fairness in property transactions.

Calcutta High Court rules that a mere reference to 'thika property' in pleadings is insufficient to trigger vesting under the 1981 Act. The defendant must specifically allege facts meeting the statutory definition of thika tenancy to challenge a registered sale deed, failing which the sale remains valid.

The Rajasthan High Court holds that challenges to land acquisition awards after 27 years are barred by delay and laches, affirming finality of acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.