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Registration Is Not Ownership: The Supreme Court’s Gopi Verdict and the Future of Property Law in India

The Supreme Court in K Gopi v. Sub-Registrar struck down Tamil Nadu’s Rule 55-A(i) for overstepping the Registration Act, reaffirming that Sub-Registrars can’t assess title—only courts can. It’s a landmark on delegated power and property rights.

Nishant Singh Rawat
Contributor
Jun 17
In Re case-study

Case Study: Germany v. Polland (The Chorzow Factory case)

The Chorzow Factory case (1927) established that unlawful expropriation by a state requires full reparation, restoring the injured party to its original position or providing compensation, setting a precedent in international law on state responsibility.
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Intellectual Property as a Caste Atrocity: A Legal Breakthrough in Social Justice

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that intellectual property loss qualifies for compensation under the SC/ST Act. This landmark decision expands the definition of property, ensuring greater protection for marginalized scholars facing caste-based discrimination.

Anish Sinha
Contributor
Jan 31
Def. Lex-O-Pedia
What is the Doctrine of Lis Pendens under the Transfer of Property Act?
The Doctrine of Lis Pendens, under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, prevents property transfers during ongoing litigation. It ensures the disputed property's status remains unchanged, protecting litigants' rights and upholding judicial authority.
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Case Study: Sulochana Amma v. Narayanan Nair

In Sulochana Amma v. Narayanan Nair (1994), the Supreme Court upheld the application of res judicata to injunction decrees from courts with limited pecuniary jurisdiction. The case involved property rights and multiple suits following the alienation of a life estate. The Court ruled that once a comp
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