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JudiciarySkim2025-10-09
Delhi HC Exempts Properties from Lis Pendens Rule
What Happened
In October 2025, the Delhi High Court ruled that trial courts have the authority to exempt properties from the 'lis pendens' rule under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act. This decision allows courts to actively protect honest property owners from frivolous specific performance lawsuits.
Why It Matters
This empowers the judiciary to curb extortion by real estate speculators, ensuring smoother property transactions and discouraging bad-faith litigation.
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