Indrawathie vs Karunaratne – sllr 2012 volume 1 page 347

The case between Indrawathie (appellant) and Karunaratne (respondent) addressed the validity of Deed No. 3168, with allegations of fraud, duress, and undue influence raised by the appellant. It was held that title passes immediately upon the due execution of a deed, irrespective of subsequent registration, and that procedural irregularities relating to the dispatch of deed copies do not affect the validity of title unless priority is in question. The judgment reaffirmed the principle that allegations of fraud, coercion, or undue influence must be substantiated by credible and timely evidence. Reliance was placed on established evidentiary standards and the Notaries Ordinance, clarifying that unproven charges against the notary were immaterial to the authenticity of the deed. The outcome un