SRI SRI SRI KISHORE CHANDRA SINGH DEO vs BABU GANESH PRASAD BHAGAT AND OTHERS.

The Supreme Court interpreted the term 'resides' in Section 33(1)(a) of the Indian Registration Act, 1908, to encompass both permanent and temporary residence, emphasizing that ownership of the residence is not a prerequisite. It held that a power-of-attorney does not require registration under Section 32(c) but must be executed and authenticated by the Registrar, and any mistaken endorsement regarding registration does not invalidate the authentication. Furthermore, the Court ruled that a Registrar's decision under Section 33(1) regarding an applicant's bodily infirmity is procedural and cannot be questioned in court, affirming the Registrar's exclusive jurisdiction in such matters.