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Section 24: Documents executed by several persons at different times

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Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 24

Section 24 regulates the registration of documents executed by several persons at different times, permitting presentation and registration as to each executant within four months of their respective execution.

  • Multiple Executants Provision: Where a document is executed by several persons at different times, it may be presented for registration and re-registration within 4 months from each execution.
  • Individual Four-Month Window: Each executant's limitation period of 4 months runs independently from the date they actually sign the instrument.
  • Staggered Admission: Sub-Registrar endorses admission of execution as to each party separately on different dates.
  • Cumulative Validity: The document operates validly against each executant upon their individual admission and registration.
Key Landmark Precedents:
  • Gurbax Singh v. Kartar Singh, (2002) 2 SCC 611: The Supreme Court noted that Section 24 accommodates practical commercial realities where co-owners or partners sign deeds at different intervals in different cities.
  • Veena Singh v. District Registrar, (2022) 7 SCC 1: Affirmed that limitation under Section 23/24 is calculated distinctively for each executant based on the date of their individual execution.
Courtroom Practice & Strategic Litigation Guidance:

When drafting deeds involving multiple co-sharers residing in different cities, ensure each co-sharer dates their specific signature to calculate the independent 4-month presentation window under Section 24.

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