Question

Which of the following statements best describes the Doctrine of Lis Pendens?

• A. It refers to the legal principle that states the first court to receive a case has exclusive jurisdiction over it.
• B. It is a legal doctrine that allows a plaintiff to initiate multiple lawsuits against the same defendant for the same cause of action.
• C. It is a doctrine that prohibits the transfer of property that is the subject of ongoing litigation.
• D. It is a principle that grants the court authority to dismiss a case without a trial if the plaintiff fails to present sufficient evidence.

Hint:

Remember: "Lis Pendens" = Property in Litigation → No Sale or Transfer Allowed Until Case Ends.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Understanding Lis Pendens:
The term “Lis Pendens” is a Latin phrase that means “pending suit.” It is a legal doctrine under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 in India. According to this principle, when a property is subject to a legal dispute (litigation), it cannot be sold or transferred to another party until the case is resolved by the court.
This prevents one party from making changes to property ownership that could complicate or defeat the outcome of the case.
Hence, the correct explanation is given in option (C).