Registration alone not proof of property ownership, says SC

The Supreme Court has issued an important clarification regarding property registration and ownership. Until now, there was a general belief that registering a property automatically grants full ownership rights. However, in a recent case, the apex court clarified that only registering a property does not make one its legal owner.

According to the Supreme Court, property registration is only one part of the process of acquiring ownership rights. Simply completing the registration does not establish legal ownership. Registration does not imply lawful possession or control over the property. Ownership provides the legal right to use the property, transfer it, or sell it. 

In its judgment, the Supreme Court stated that ownership cannot be established by registration alone. To prove legal ownership, other supporting documents are also required. Besides registration papers, one must have evidence of possession transfer, property tax payment receipts, and NOCs (No Objection Certificates) from relevant departments.

The court further clarified that legal ownership gives an individual the right to possess, use, or transfer the property. To confirm ownership, a title deed is also necessary.

The judgment draws a clear distinction between registration and ownership, clearing up a common misconception that registration automatically confers ownership rights.