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In property transactions, registration serves as a crucial legal step that records the transfer of ownership from the seller to the buyer. However, it is a common misconception that registration alone conclusively proves ownership. In reality, registration is only\u00a0<\/span>prima facie evidence<\/b>\u00a0of a transaction\u2014meaning it indicates that a sale occurred but does not, by itself, validate the legality of the transaction. If the seller lacked legal rights to sell the property, the sale (even if registered) can be declared invalid by a court of law. This article explores the legal implications of property registration, the distinction between registration and ownership, and the risks associated with defective titles.<\/span><\/p>\n Registration as Prima Facie Evidence<\/b><\/p>\n Under the\u00a0<\/span>Transfer of Property Act, 1882<\/b>, and the\u00a0<\/span>Registration Act, 1908<\/b>, registration of a property transaction provides legal recognition to the deed (such as a sale deed, gift deed, or mortgage deed). It acts as\u00a0<\/span>prima facie evidence<\/b>\u2014a presumption that the transaction took place, but this presumption can be challenged in court.<\/span><\/p>\n For example:<\/span><\/p>\n Thus, registration does not guarantee ownership; it only records the transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n Difference Between Registration and Ownership<\/b><\/p>\n Ownership of a <\/span>property<\/span><\/a> is established through a\u00a0<\/span>valid title<\/b>, which depends on:<\/span><\/p>\n Registration alone does not verify these aspects. A\u00a0<\/span>registered sale deed<\/b>\u00a0only confirms that the parties executed the transaction, not that the seller had the <\/span>legal<\/span><\/a> authority to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n When Can a Registered Sale Be Declared Invalid?<\/b><\/p>\n Courts can overturn a registered sale in several situations, including:<\/span><\/p>\n In such cases, the aggrieved party can approach the court to\u00a0<\/span>declare the sale null and void<\/b>, even if it was registered.<\/span><\/p>\n Legal Protection for Buyers<\/b><\/p>\n To minimize risks, buyers should:<\/span><\/p>\n Judicial Precedents<\/b><\/p>\n Indian courts have consistently ruled that registration alone does not validate ownership. Key judgments include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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