Madras High Court Declares Section 77-A Unconstitutional
The Madras High Court has declared Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908, unconstitutional. This section, introduced through a 2022 State amendment, granted District Registrars the power to cancel property documents based on fraud or forgery allegations. The court raised concerns about potential abuse of power, highlighting that property disputes should be settled by civil courts, not executive authorities like District Registrars. The ruling emphasizes the need for judicial oversight in property matters to protect the rights of rightful owners and maintain fairness in dispute resolution.
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