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Prohibition on Mutation Entry during Active Suit - Generally, mutation entries are considered administrative acts for fiscal purposes and do not confer or alter legal ownership rights. Courts have held that such entries can be challenged or set aside if made improperly, especially without proper notice or in violation of legal procedures. Mutation entries made during ongoing litigation or without following due process may be deemed invalid or subject to judicial review. For example, in cases where mutation was effected behind the back of a minor or without notice (e.g., Late Laxman Lakkappa Durgannavar Since Deceased By His Lrs VS Late Donkappa Fakirappa Duragannavar (original Defendant) Since Deceased By His Lrs - Karnataka, Ajjapalli Papaireddy VS Ajjapalli Narayanareddy - Andhra Pradesh), courts have invalidated such entries. Additionally, mutation entries are not conclusive evidence of title and cannot override a pending suit or legal dispute (Ajjapalli Papaireddy VS Ajjapalli Narayanareddy - Andhra Pradesh, Chandrakala Wd/o Ashok Kusumbe, Shri Akhil S/o Ashok Kusumbe, Amruta D/o Ashok Kusumbe vs Dr. Saurabh S/o Rajendra Agrawal, Shri Mahipal S/o Shri Nathurao Choukse - Bombay, T. Ravi VS B. Chinna Narasimha - Supreme Court).
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Legal and Administrative Oversight - Administrative authorities are bound by legal procedures and cannot exercise arbitrary power to effect mutation entries that interfere with pending litigation. Court rulings emphasize that mutation entries made without proper notice or in contravention of statutory provisions can be challenged through writ petitions or other judicial remedies (S. SHIVANNA VS SPECIAL TAHSILDAR, BANGALORE NORTH TALUK - Karnataka, MANGIPUDI NAGARAJU, S/o Rarnalingeswarudu VS STATE OF ANDHRA PRADAESH - Andhra Pradesh).
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Implications of Mutation during Litigation - Mutation entries made during the pendency of a suit do not affect the substantive rights of parties unless confirmed by a court. Such entries are primarily for fiscal purposes and do not establish or transfer ownership rights, thus maintaining the status quo until the dispute is resolved (Chandrakala Wd/o Ashok Kusumbe, Shri Akhil S/o Ashok Kusumbe, Amruta D/o Ashok Kusumbe vs Dr. Saurabh S/o Rajendra Agrawal, Shri Mahipal S/o Shri Nathurao Choukse - Bombay, Ajjapalli Papaireddy VS Ajjapalli Narayanareddy - Andhra Pradesh).
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Specific Statutory Contexts - Under laws like the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, or the Registration Act, certain restrictions or prohibitions on mutation entries during legal proceedings are explicitly recognized, emphasizing the need for due process and legality in such entries (NARAYANAMMA VS GOVINDAPPA - Supreme Court, MANGIPUDI NAGARAJU, S/o Rarnalingeswarudu VS STATE OF ANDHRA PRADAESH - Andhra Pradesh).
Analysis and Conclusion:
Mutation entries during active suits are generally not valid for establishing ownership or overriding legal disputes. Courts consistently uphold that such entries are administrative and can be challenged if made improperly, especially without notice or in violation of statutory procedures. The key principle is that mutation is a fiscal record and does not constitute proof of title, and its effect during ongoing litigation is limited; it cannot prejudice the rights of parties involved in a suit. Therefore, prohibitions or restrictions on mutation during active legal proceedings are recognized and enforced to prevent unauthorized or unlawful alterations of revenue records that could impact substantive rights.
Search Results for "Prohibition on Mutation Entry during Active Suit"
2020 0 Supreme(Kar) 889 • India - Karnataka
JYOTI MULIMANI
of 1/4th share in the suit schedule property. ... The suit for recovery of possession is decreed and defendants are directed to put plaintiff in possession of 1/4th share in the suit ... The suit for recovery of possession is hereby decreed. ... The contention of plaintiff was that the mutation entry No.3511 was effected behind his back and at the time of mutation entry, he was a minor. ... The plaintiff's mother has not given joint wardi for effe....
2005 0 Supreme(Kar) 651 • India - Karnataka
D.V.SHYLENDRA KUMAR
entry in terms of the order MR No. 10/1963-64 was not traceable at all; that reliance was placed by the petitioner for the mutation of entries and in such a situation, the Tahsildar compelled to delete the name of the petitioner from the revenue records and to substitute the name of the fourth respondent ... The writ jurisdiction of this Court whether for issue of certiorari or writ of mandamus or even for issue of writ of prohibition, will be exercised when this Court notices that the administrative authorities have exercised the power g....
2013 0 Supreme(AP) 871 • India - Andhra Pradesh
A.V.SESHA SAI
the plaintiffs in O.S. on file of the Court of the Principal Junior Civil Judge, against judgment and decree passed in the said suit ... He later deposed that no notice was given by them (defendants) to the plaintiff No.1, at the time of applying for mutation of the land under the registered gift deed—Ex.A1 in favour of defendant No.1 after the application of defendants for mutation. ... However, though the plaintiffs challenged the validity of mutation of D1’s name in the revenue records without issuing notice to them, ....
2023 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 3244 • India - High Court of Bombay
M.S. Jawalkar, J
... ... Ratio Decidendi: The court found the original agreement and exchanges credible, highlighting the necessity of an active, ... The absence of mutation entries in the name of the plaintiff cannot further the case of respondent no. 2 inasmuch as the mutation entries are taken for fiscal purposes and cannot be treated as document of title. ... The defendant no. 1 Ashok Daulatrao Kusumbe sold out the suit property to newly added respondent no. 2 in the Second Appeal vide Registered Sale Deed dated 18/06/2008. On the b....
2013 0 Supreme(AP) 872 • India - Andhra Pradesh
A.V.SESHA SAI
registered gift-deed---Oral evidence cannot prevail over documentary evidence—Allegation of fraud must be proved by specific evidence---Suit ... He later deposed that no notice was given by them (defendants) to the plaintiff No.1, at the time of applying for mutation of the land under the registered gift deed—Ex.A1 in favour of defendant No.1 after the application of defendants for mutation. ... However, though the plaintiffs challenged the validity of mutation of D1’s name in the revenue records without issuing notice t....
2022 0 Supreme(Mad) 1488 • India - Madras
G. CHANDRASEKHARAN
ABUSE OF PROCESS - Criminal Procedure - Section 482 - 354, 506 (I) I.P.C. r/w Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Women ... Harassment Act - 294 (b), 323, 506 (i) I.P.C. and Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Women Harassment Act, 2002 Fact ... The reason is that Suresh Babu had purchased undivided share in the property of the petitioner and other shares during the pendency of partition suit. After purchasing undivided share, Suresh Babu effected mutation in the revenue records, tried to take possession of....
2019 0 Supreme(SC) 1074 • India - Supreme Court
ARUN MISHRA, M.R.SHAH, B.R.GAVAI
(a) Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961 - Section 61 - Grant of year 1976 - Prohibition ... will amount to rendering active assistance to enforcing an illegal agreement hit by section 61 - Clearly and patently inconsistent ... Originally the suit property belonged to one Bale Venkataramanappa, who was the brother of Bale Krishnappa. ... On 15.09.1983, there was a mutation entry in the revenue records entering the name of said Bale Venkataramanappa with an endorsement that the land shall not be alienated fo....
2021 0 Supreme(AP) 564 • India - Andhra Pradesh
M.SATYANARAYANA MURTHY
the names of respondent Nos.14 and 15 in revenue records – Therefore this Court is not required to adjudicate upon validity of mutation ... Moreover, the Registrar is bound to register the document presented for registration unless there is prohibition from registration of such document pertaining to the land covered by Section 22A, 35 (3) and Section 71 of the Registration Act. ... Therefore, this Court is not required to adjudicate upon the validity of mutation based on the procedure prescribed under the Act. Hence, the act of responden....
2010 0 Supreme(Bom) 1100 • India - Bombay
A.S.OKA
of tenant - Mamlatdar as Competent Authority may decide it on merit - Order of Administrative Tribunal granting permission for mutation ... The consent decree passed in the civil suit is also a nullity. Therefore, the civil suit can be prosecuted further. ... The civil suit filed by the Communidade will remain stayed till the disposal of the proceedings under the Tenancy Act. ... They recorded their consent for quashing the order passed in Mutation Entry Proceedings by which an applica....
2017 3 Supreme 267 • India - Supreme Court
ARUN MISHRA, AMITAVA ROY
– Purchaser pendente lite bound by outcome of suit – Filing suit for cancellation of sale deed not required – Lis pendens commences ... The plaintiff moved an application for revival of the suit. ... Civil Suit No.82/1935 was instituted by Mohd. Hashim Ali Khan, son of Mohd. ... The suit for partition was pending w.e.f. 1935 and mutation simpliciter in the name of Hamid Ali Khan conferred no right, title or interest. The mutation is only for the fiscal purpose and is ....
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