Smita Narroya v Ram Kumar Narroya

Smita Narroya v Ram Kumar Narroya

Respondent failed to establish acquisition of beneficial interest in the properties by constructive or resulting trust or under any genuine express declaration of trust. The Declarations of Trust were found not genuine, having been prepared after the Divorce Proceedings. Documentary and witness evidence did not support Respondent’s case, and contemporaneous documents indicated sole ownership by Mr Narroya at the time of transfer. Applications for restrictions are dismissed.

Parties
Applicant: Smita Narroya; Respondent: Ram Kumar Narroya
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Land Registration Reference / Final Judgment
Outcome
Applications dismissed
Legal Topics
Beneficial Interests, Implied Trusts, Constructive Trusts, Resulting Trusts, Express Declarations of Trust, Priority Rules, Land Registration, Effect of Consent Orders
Property Law Trusts Law Family Law Beneficial Interests Implied Trusts Constructive Trusts Resulting Trusts Express Declarations of Trust +3 more

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Parties

Smita Narroya

Applicant

Ram Kumar Narroya

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Registration Reference / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent acquired a beneficial interest in the properties
  2. 2 Whether the Declarations of Trust are genuine
  3. 3 Effect of the 2009 Transfers on any beneficial interest

Ratio Decidendi

Respondent failed to establish acquisition of beneficial interest in the properties by constructive or resulting trust or under any genuine express declaration of trust. The Declarations of Trust were found not genuine, having been prepared after the Divorce Proceedings. Documentary and witness evidence did not support Respondent’s case, and contemporaneous documents indicated sole ownership by Mr Narroya at the time of transfer. Applications for restrictions are dismissed.

Court Disposition

Applications dismissed

Orders

  • Chief Land Registrar directed to cancel the Applications
  • Directions for costs submissions and assessment to follow