Supreme Court Affirms Doctrine of Merger and Lis Pendens in Property Dispute Case
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Supreme Court Affirms Doctrine of Merger and Lis Pendens in Property Dispute Case Analysis of INSC 368/2025: Raju Naidu v. Chenmouga Sundra & Ors. By Abhishek Jat, Advocate The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant judgment in Civil Appeal No. 3616/2024, reaffirming foundational principles regarding the doctrine of merger, lis pendens, and the limitations of Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act in property dispute cases. Background of the Case The dispute centered around two properties in Pondicherry referred to as 'A' Schedule property (Door No. 10, Mariamman Kovil Street, Thiruvalluvar Nagar) and 'B' Schedule property (Door No. 49, Chetty Street). The father of respondents 1-8 had purchased and subsequently transferred various interests in these properties through sale deeds and wills. The controversy arose when the father executed a sale agreement with the appellant for the 'B' Schedule property while litigation regarding the p...