Dr H N Anand v. the Sub Registrar
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC (Bengaluru), WP No.12081 of 2026 (GM-ST/RN), decided 04.06.2026, Suraj Govindaraj J.: writ of mandamus under Articles 226/227 compelling Sub-Registrar, B.T.M Layout, Bengaluru to consider and act within three weeks on a representation dated 18.02.2026 seeking cancellation entries pursuant to a decree dated 06.11.2025 in O.S.No.5243/2018 declaring a Sale Deed dated 27.02.2018 and Rectification Deed dated 21.03.2018 null and void as vitiated by fraud; theme: statutory/registrar authorities must comply with court judgments as soon as possible; delay of about four months in implementing a decree held actionable.
What did the court decide?
Writ of mandamus issued directing the respondent to consider, decide and act upon the petitioner's representation dated 18.02.2026 in terms of the judgment and decree dated 06.11.2025 passed by the XXXV Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bengaluru (CCH-36) in OS No.5243/2018, within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.