Question

The doctrine which prohibits parties from transferring or altering immovable property, while a suit is pending is

• A. Doctrine of Subrogation
• B. Doctrine of Acceleration
• C. Doctrine of Lis Pendens
• D. Doctrine of Estoppel

Hint:

Easy trick: Lis Pendens = Litigation Pending = No property transfer during case.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The Doctrine of Lis Pendens is contained in Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. It means: Pending litigation It prevents transfer of immovable property during the pendency of a suit.

• Protects rights of both parties.

• Prevents unfair transfer during litigation.

• Ensures court judgment remains effective.
Step 1: Understand the meaning of Lis Pendens.
The term comes from Latin: \[ \text{Lis} = Suit,\quad \text{Pendens} = Pending \] So: Lis Pendens = Pending Suit

Step 2: Apply the concept to property transfer.
If property is under dispute: It cannot be legally transferred to defeat the case until the court gives judgment.

Step 3: Eliminate other doctrines.

• Subrogation -- substitution of rights

• Acceleration -- speeding up vested interest

• Lis Pendens -- correct

• Estoppel -- prevents denial of earlier statement

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Doctrine of Lis Pendens}} \]