What is the requirement for registration of a compromise decree under Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908? What are the rights of parties to introduce an unregistered compromise decree as evidence in a subsequent suit?

Key Points: - A compromise decree comprising immovable property other than that which is the subject-matter of the suit or proceeding requires registration, whereas any other decree or order of a court is exempted from registration by virtue of Section 17(2)(vi). (!) (!) - The exclusionary clause in Section 17(2)(vi) is not applicable if the compromise decree concerns property that is the subject matter of the suit or proceeding. (!) (!) - In the present case, the compromise decree dated 04.10.1985 was not required to be registered because it related to the property which was the subject matter of the original suit. (!) (!) - The High Court's view that the decree required registration because the plaintiff had no pre-existing title was based on the overruled judgment of Gurdwara Sahib and is no longer valid. (!) (!) - The Supreme Court held that the compromise decree did not create a new right, title, or interest in immovable property for the first time but declared pre-existing rights, thus falling under the general exemption for court decrees. (!) (!) - The appeal was allowed, and the order of the Civil Judge refusing to accept the unregistered compromise decree as evidence was set aside. (!)

What is the requirement for registration of a compromise decree under Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908?

What are the rights of parties to introduce an unregistered compromise decree as evidence in a subsequent suit?