Allowed
Annakutty v. Sub Registrar, Kattappana
Kerala HCWP(C)/28948/2017
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The Court allowed a writ petition challenging the refusal of a Sub Registrar to register a release deed. The Registrar had declined registration due to concerns regarding the minor children's interests. The Court held that the Sub Registrar lacks authority to refuse registration based on the inclusion of minors' interest, as mothers are competent to alienate property for minors' welfare without co
What did the court decide?
The writ petition is disposed of; the registration refusal under challenge is quashed.