Imagine someone looks like the owner of a house, even if they aren't. If they sell it, and the buyer believes they're the real owner and pays for it, the sale is valid. This is true if the buyer checked to make sure the seller seemed legitimate.
A is the ostensible owner of a house, with B, the real owner's consent. A sells the house to C, who believes A is the owner and pays. The sale is valid, protecting C's rights.
- •You have the right to verify the seller's ownership before buying property.
- •If you buy in good faith, you are protected even if the seller wasn't the real owner.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Transfer of Property Act
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