Devi Bala v. The Inspector General of Registration
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, single bench (Abdul Quddhose J.), 01-04-2026, WP No. 12522 of 2026 (petitioner: Devi Bala; respondents: Inspector General of Registration, Chennai; District Registrar, Thirupadiripuliyur, Cuddalore; Sub Registrar, Vadalur). Writ disposed of: petitioner had objected via representation dated 25.02.2026 to registration of any third-party document concerning her property; respondents directed to give notice and hear her objections before registering any such document, then decide on merits per law. No statute or precedent cited; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of: respondents directed to issue notice to the petitioner and hear her objections as and when any document is presented by a third party for registration with regard to the property disclosed in the petitioner's representation dated 25.02.2026, and only thereafter decide on merits and in accordance with law whether the document may be registered; no costs awarded.