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In which of the following cases has the Supreme Court ruled that under the Muslim Law a gift of immovable property fulfilling essential ingredients of a valid gift i.e. declaration of gift by donor, acceptance of gift by donee and delivery of possession, even if reduced into writing does not require compulsory registration?
(A) Hafeeza Bibi and others v. Shaikh Farid & others (2011) 5 SCC 654
Explanation:
The correct answer is Hafeeza Bibi and others v. Shaikh Farid & others (2011) 5 SCC 654.
The Supreme Court ruled that under Muslim Law, the gift of immovable property which fulfills the essential requirements of a valid gift — declaration of the gift by the donor, acceptance of the gift by the donee, and delivery of possession — does not require compulsory registration, even if the gift is reduced into writing.
This ruling clarified that as long as the three essentials of a valid gift under Muslim law are satisfied, the lack of registration does not invalidate the gift.