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The High Court of Karnataka (HCK) has taken a serious notice of sub-registrars who refused to update records despite binding court orders in two cases, reminding the registrars that they cannot appeal against court orders or seek separate directions to them when litigants produce certified copies of duly passed court decrees, warning that doing so is against the law and binding court mandates.
“The sub-registrar’s function in such circumstances is purely ministerial. The registering body cannot appeal against the decision of the competent court, nor can it insist on procedural formalities that effectively render the decree ineffective,” noted the HCK.
Published – 14 Apr 2026 21:29 IST
