Supreme Court Rules Registration Alone Insufficient to Grant Property Ownership

The Supreme Court of India ruled that mere registration of a property deed does not confer ownership rights.

The Court emphasized that legal ownership is established through valid title and actual possession, not just registration under The Registration Act, 1908.

Citing past precedents, the bench observed that possession and lawful entitlement are essential to claim ownership. This ruling aims to curb fraudulent transactions and urges buyers to exercise due diligence.

It reinforces that ownership must align with Section 17 of the Act, which mandates registration but not automatic transfer of title.