Smt Saritha Gouthi v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition challenging a certificate under Section 41 of the Karnataka Stamp Act issued after adjudication of stamp duty and penalty on an unregistered lease deed. The court held that an appeal lies under the Act against the determination and disposed of the petition reserving liberty to file an appeal.
What did the court decide?
Liberty reserved to petitioner to file an appeal under the Karnataka Stamp Act against the determination of stamp duty/penalty; petition otherwise not entertained.