Oral Statements Cannot Revoke Written Power of Attorney: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court recently reiterated that a written Power of Attorney (POA) cannot be revoked, altered or substituted merely through oral statements. The Court observed that any modification or cancellation of a POA must also be made through a proper written instrument.

The dispute arose after the respondent claimed that the POA granted in favour of the petitioner had been orally cancelled in 2022 and later replaced through another written document.

However, the Court noted that a written legal document cannot be overridden by verbal assertions alone.

The High Court emphasised that legal certainty and validity of documents require formal written revocation or alteration, especially in matters involving property and authority.

[Smt. Champa Devi v. Jogaram & Anr.]