The Notaries Act, 1952 (53 of 1952) Bare Act latest 2027

The Notaries Act, 1952 (53 of 1952) published by Whitesmann Publishing (Edition 2027, Book Code: N-10) is a comprehensive legal manual covering the appointment, functions, and regulation of notaries in India.

It incorporates crucial subsidiary legislation and rules:

• The Notaries Rules, 1956 (as amended by G.S.R. 763(E), dt. October 17, 2025

Key Highlights & Features:

• Landmark Judgments Covered: Includes key rulings such as Bhagwan Singh Vs. State of U.P. & Ors. (extent of professional misconduct by the involved advocates and the notary in facilitating fraud), Mohmed Yusufbhai Kasambhai Kalavat Vs. State of Gujarat (cognizance of an offence committed by a notary), Mita Maganbhai Panchal Vs. State of Gujarat (cognizance of an offence committed by a notary in the exercise of their functions), and Baker Oil Tools (India) Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Baker Hughes Ltd. & Anr. (issue of maintainability and production of a notarized power of attorney as sufficient to raise a legal presumption of valid execution).

• Editorial Aids: Features an introduction, short notes/comments, state amendments, landmark judgments, a list of referred cases, and a subject index