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    Question

    The Supreme Court has recently delivered a judgment

    expounding the doctrine of "lis pendens in case of –
    A Girish Vs. Subba Raju Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Vidya Drolia and Ors.v.Durga Trading Corporation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Dr.Panneerselvam & 12 others vs. Padmasini & 2 others Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Mardia Chemicals v. Union of India. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the recent case of Girish Vs. Subba Raju 2022   the Supreme Court has  delivered a judgment expounding the doctrine of "lis pendens”. The bench of Justice KM Joseph and PS Narasimha stated that the transfer of the property during pendency of the suit is not void or invalid.  However, such transfer will be subject to the final outcome of the suit. Moreover, The Court also held that neither the seller can set up plea of final disposition of the property nor the purchaser can take a defence of being a bona fide purchaser/lack of notice against the doctrine of lis pendens.

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