Gujarat HC Voids Gift Deed by POA Holder Transferring NRI's Property to Family
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a power of attorney (POA) holder cannot gift property to their family members if not authorized, especially after the property owner's death. In this case, Purshotam Ranchhodbhai Pankhania and his late wife, living in London, had given POA to a family friend for their Vadodara property. After the wife's death, the friend transferred the property to his son and daughter-in-law. The court declared the gift deed void, restoring Pankhania's ownership rights.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 1 Sept, 11:16 am. Other outlets followed.