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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?
Correct Answer: 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.