Rajammal And Etc. vs Raman Kutty on 18 September, 1984
50. The decisions referred to above by the learned counsel for the respondent, lay down that if the intention of the vendor clearly amounts to transfer of the legal title, such transaction cannot be called a sham transaction. It is relevant to note that in the instant case before us, consideration for Exhibits B.2 and B.3 is the undertaking on the part of the defendant-appellants to discharge the mortgage debts, and it is also relevant to note that certain amount in cash had also been paid to the vendor (plaintiff-respondent herein) by the defendants-appellants herein at the time of registration of the documents.