EQUITY LOOKS TO INTENT RATHER THAN FORM - GROUP 1 [SEC D] (PPT)[1].pptx

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1. CASE ANALYSIS GROUP 1 (EQUITY & TRUST) PRESENTED TO – MS. MEGHNA BISWAS PRESENTED BY – SHUBHI JAIN (A3211120242) AAYUSHI SINGH (A3211120249) NISHITA MAHAJAN (A3211120267) GAUTAM GOEL (A3211120310) SECTION D BA LLB (H)

2. WALSH V. LONSDALE (1882)

3. Case Introduction Case Name: Walsh v. Lonsdale Citation: (1882) 21 Ch D 9 Court: Court of Appeal, England Judges: Lord Jessel MR, Lindley LJ, Bowen LJ Date: 1882 Facts of the Case Walsh, the plaintiff, was a tenant who agreed to take a seven-year lease from Lonsdale, the defendant, but the lease was never formally executed. The terms of the agreement included that rent would be paid in advance if demanded. Lonsdale demanded the rent in advance, but Walsh refused to pay.

4. Legal Issues Whether an agreement for a lease that has not been formally executed can be enforceable. Can equitable rights override formal legal requirements under common law? Whether a tenant without a formal lease could be held to the same terms as if a lease had been granted. Judgment The Court of Appeal held that an agreement to grant a lease is as effective as the lease itself under the doctrine of equity . The court applied the principle that " Equity looks to the intent rather than the form ." Lonsdale could enforce the terms of the lease as if it had been properly executed, including the right to demand rent in advance. Key Legal Principles Equitable Lease Defined : A lease that arises when parties have agreed on terms, but legal formalities are incomplete. Enforced by equity through specific performance. Significance : A person in possession of land under an agreement for a lease is treated as if they were granted a legal lease by equity.

5. Significance of the Judgment Landmark case : This case was pivotal in establishing the principle that an agreement for a lease can create an equitable lease enforceable by both parties. Fusion of law and equity : It demonstrated the practical implications of the fusion of law and equity in the English legal system. Tenant Rights : Tenants under an agreement to lease were provided the same rights and obligations as if a formal lease had been granted. Conclusion Walsh v. Lonsdale demonstrates how equity ensures fairness by focusing on intent, allowing agreements to be enforced even when formalities are not completed. The case solidifies the maxim "Equity looks to the intent rather than the form."

6. RAM CHANDRA SINGH V. SAVITRI DEVI (2003)

7. Case Introduction Case Name: Ram Chandra Singh v. Savitri Devi Citation: (2003) 8 SCC 319 Court: Supreme Court of India Date of Judgment: 9 September 2003 Bench: Justice Arijit Pasayat and Justice S.B. Sinha Facts of the Case Ram Chandra Singh, the appellant, challenged the fraudulent land transaction initiated by Savitri Devi, the respondent. The dispute revolved around a forged power of attorney and subsequent property sale. The appellant claimed that Savitri Devi had forged documents to sell his land.

8. Legal Issues Whether the sale of land through a forged power of attorney is valid? The role of fraudulent documents in land transactions and their legal consequences. The scope of Section 17 and 34 of the Indian Registration Act concerning fraud. Judgment The Supreme Court held that fraud vitiates all proceedings. It was ruled that the sale based on a forged document was invalid. The court emphasized that the law does not tolerate fraud, and fraudulent documents cannot confer any legal rights. Key Legal Principles Specific Performance in Equity: A remedy where a court orders the actual performance of a contract rather than awarding damages. Relevance in the Case: The court enforced the intent to transfer property by granting specific performance, even though the sale was not formally executed.

9. Significance of the Judgment The case reinforces the principle that no rights can flow from fraudulent transactions. It serves as a precedent for protecting property rights from fraudulent claims. The judgment highlighted the importance of vigilance in land dealings and legal formalities. Conclusion Ram Chandra Singh v. Savitri Devi (2003) showcases how courts apply the maxim "Equity looks to intent rather than form" by prioritizing the true intent of the parties over strict adherence to legal formalities. The case emphasizes the importance of equitable remedies like specific performance in ensuring fairness.

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