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The doctrine of Lis pendens under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Lis pendens means that a transferee takes the disputed property subject to the outcome of the pending litigation. The transfer does not defeat the rights ultimately declared…

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The doctrine of Lis pendens under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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Lis pendens means that a transferee takes the disputed property subject to the outcome of the pending litigation. The transfer does not defeat the rights ultimately declared by the court. It is therefore distinct from a rule making every such transfer void from its inception.

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