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Which principle underlies the doctrine of lis pendens in section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act,…

Lis pendens protects adjudication of rights directly and specifically in issue in a non-collusive proceeding. A party's dealings with the property during the proceeding…

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Which principle underlies the doctrine of lis pendens in section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882?

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Lis pendens protects adjudication of rights directly and specifically in issue in a non-collusive proceeding. A party's dealings with the property during the proceeding cannot prejudice the rights of another party under the resulting decree or order, except under the court's authority and on its terms.

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Option A

A purchaser's good faith does not displace the protection section 52 affords to the rights of parties under the eventual decree or order.

Option B

The doctrine preserves the court's ability to resolve rights in the property despite dealings while the case is pending.

Option C

The statutory rule addresses transfers and other dealings by parties to the suit. It is not confined to auction sales.

Option D

The statute prevents qualifying dealings from prejudicing other parties' rights under the resulting decree or order. It does not automatically void every transaction.

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