Can I sue a person if the contract is unregistered?

This article discusses whether a civil suit can be maintained on the basis of an unregistered agreement or contract. It examines the legal effect of non-registration under the Registration Act, the distinction between admissibility and enforceability of documents, and the circumstances in which an unregistered document may still be relied upon for collateral purposes or for seeking specific relief before a civil court.

by Shivendra Pratap Singh | Jun 27, 2024 | Civil Matters

You can sue a person despite that the contract is unregistered. In the prevailing situation you have a right to recover the rent of three months along with interest and also claim damages. This house was let out for three years. If the term of lease is more that one year it must be registered as per the provision of section 107 of the Transfer of Property Act.

Registration of lease agreement was mandatory. When the registration of deed is made mandatory by law, and not registered that deed shall not be admissible in evidence. But it tends to show that parties were entered into an agreement. On the basis of agreement, you can sue him for the damages and recovery of rent. For more legal help please visit Kanoon India.

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Shivendra Pratap Singh

Shivendra Pratap Singh

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Advocate Shivendra, practicing law since 2005, specializes in criminal and matrimonial cases, extensive litigatin experience before the High Court, Sessions court & Family Court. He established kanoonirai.com in 2014 to provide dependable and pragmatic legal support. Over the years, he has successfully assisted thousands of clients, making the platform a trusted resource for criminal and matrimonial dispute resolution in India.

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