Will Or General Power Of Attorney Cannot Confer Title In Immovable Property : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that a Will or General Power of Attorney (“GPA”) cannot be recognized as title documents or documents conferring right in any immovable property. It has been further held that the non-execution of any document by the GPA holder consequent to it, rendering the said GPA useless.
The Bench consisting of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Pankaj Mithalwhile adjudicating the appeal Ghanshyam v Yogendra Rathihas held as under:
“In connection with the general power of attorney and the will so executed, the practice, if any, prevalent in any State or the High Court recognizing