Bare Act

The Transfer of Property and the Indian Registration (Bombay Amendment) Act, 1939

This Act amends the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, specifically regarding the doctrine of *lis pendens* (pending litigation). It mandates that for a property dispute to legally bind third-party buyers, a notice of the pending suit must be registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908. Previously, the mere existence of a lawsuit was sufficient to bind subsequent purchasers. This change protects innocent buyers by ensuring they have constructive notice of ongoing legal disputes involving the property. It applies initially to Greater Bombay, with provisions for the government to extend it to other areas, ensuring transparency in real estate transactions.

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