Temporary Injunctions & Property Protection (Order XXXIX, CPC & TPA)

Introduction Temporary injunctions serve as crucial legal remedies for protecting property rights in disputes involving sale, lease, and mortgage transactions. The Civil Procedure Code (CPC) under Order XXXIX provides for temporary injunctions, while the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) governs the rights and obligations of parties in property transactions. This article examines the significance of temporary injunctions in property-related disputes and their interplay with TPA provisions. Temporary Injunctions under Order XXXIX, CPC 1. Definition & Purpose A temporary injunction is a judicial order restraining a party from performing a particular act, such as transferring property or making alterations, until the final disposal of the case. This prevents irreversible harm to the aggrieved party and maintains the status quo. Temporary injunctions are often sought in cases where property rights are under threat due to fraudulent transactions, encroachments, or breach of contra...