important case laws related to the Notaries Act, 1952 — ideal for quick revision or exam prep:
| Case Name | Year / Citation | Facts | Issue | Ruling / Principle | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.R. Venkataramaiah v. State of Mysore | 1966 AIR 1882 | Dispute over authenticity of notarized document. | Whether notarized document is prima facie proof. | Notarized document is prima facie evidence unless disproved. | Confirms evidentiary value of notarized documents. |
| Manubhai Pragji Desai v. Union of India | 1960 AIR 610 | Appointment of notary & use of official seal. | Is official seal mandatory? Validity of appointments. | Seal mandatory; appointments must follow statutory qualifications. | Ensures integrity in appointment and authentication. |
| P.N. Khedkar v. State of Maharashtra | 1983 AIR 190 | Person falsely acted as a notary. | Consequences of false notarization. | False acting attracts fines/imprisonment under Section 9. | Acts as deterrent to unauthorized notarization. |
| K.V. Bhagwan v. Registrar, High Court Karnataka | 1978 AIR Kant 115 | Notary faced misconduct proceedings. | Can government remove notary for misconduct? | Government may remove after due inquiry under Section 8. | Ensures accountability and discipline among notaries. |
| Union of India v. Namit Sharma | 2014 (6) SCC 177 | Unauthorized notarization by non-notary. | Are unauthorized acts punishable? | Only appointed notaries can notarize; unauthorized acts punishable. | Clarifies scope and enforcement of Notaries Act provisions. |
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