Sumesh Singh vs Phoolan Devi & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a Power of Attorney executed by the original plaintiff in favor of the 8th respondent, who subsequently sold the property to the original defendant No.1. The Court held that the Power of Attorney was obtained through fraud and misrepresentation, thus rendering the sale deed void. The Court upheld the lower court's decision to allow the amendment of the written statement, emphasizing the need to protect the rights of the original plaintiff under Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908, and Section 53 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.