Section 49 (Reg. Act 1908)– Effect of Non-Registration

Registration Act, 1908

Section 49 – Effect of Non-Registration

🔹 Short Note (Hindi)

Section 49 kehta hai ki agar koi document mandatory registration ke liye register nahi hota, to uska legal effect limited ho jata hai. Non-registered document court me evidence ke roop me enforceable nahi hota.

🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)

Section 49 of the Registration Act, 1908 defines the consequences of non-registration of documents.

• Agar document ko law ke hisaab se mandatory registration ke liye define kiya gaya hai aur register nahi kiya gaya, to uska legal enforceability court me limited ho jata hai.
• Example: sale deed, gift deed, mortgage deed jo immovable property ke liye mandatory hain.
• Non-registered document ke basis par ownership claim ya transfer enforce karna mushkil ho sakta hai.
• Section 49 ensure karta hai ki important property transactions ke documents register ho aur public record me properly documented rahe.

🔹 Main Conditions

1. Mandatory Registration Requirement:
   • Applies only to documents that must be registered under the Act.
2. Non-Registration:
   • Document not presented or registered at the sub-registrar office.
3. Legal Consequence:
   • Non-registered document cannot be used as evidence to enforce rights in court.
4. Exceptions:
   • Some specific cases may allow limited use, but generally, enforceability is restricted.
5. Public Record Impact:
   • Non-registered document is not part of official public record, increasing the risk of disputes.

🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)

Section 49 ka matlab hai:

• Agar mandatory document register nahi hota, to court me ownership ya rights claim enforce karna mushkil ho jata hai.
• Registration ensures legal protection, enforceability, aur public record clarity.
• Non-registration se future disputes aur ownership challenges badh sakte hain.

🔹 Example

Ramesh ne apni zameen Mohan ko bech diya lekin sale deed register nahi kiya.

• Agar Mohan ownership claim ke liye court jata hai, to court non-registered deed ko enforce nahi karega.
• Registration na hone ki wajah se legal dispute aur proof ka problem ho sakta hai.

🔹 Key Legal Points

• Applies to documents mandatory for registration
• Non-registered document limited legal enforceability
• Court generally does not accept non-registered document as evidence
• Registration ensures ownership and rights protection
• Public record me entry ensures transparency and dispute prevention
• Protects parties from fraudulent claims

🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice

Mandatory documents ka registration zaroori hai to secure legal rights.

• Nyay Neeti recommends:
  • Sale, gift, mortgage deeds ko immediately register karein
  • Stamp duty aur documentation complete karein
  • Non-registration se avoid disputes aur legal complications

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