Principle

LAND LAW – Alienation of Family Land – Sale Without Consent of Head and Principal Members Is Void Ab Initio

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Sale of family land requires consent of both head and principal members. Sale by a mere member without such consent is void from the beginning. The principle protects family property. The purchaser acquires no title. The rule applies to all family land transactions. The court…

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