[Kerala Registration Act] Rubber Trees Are Immovable Property, Agreement To Tap Rubber Is A Compulsorily Registrable Document

The Kerala High Court ruled that an agreement to tap rubber is compulsorily registrable under the Registration Act, rejecting the argument that it falls under the exemption for leases of immovable property. The court emphasized that tapping agreements confer rights akin to leases, affecting land use and its potential income. Failure to register such agreements renders them inadmissible in evidence. This decision underscores the importance of compliance with registration requirements for agreements affecting immovable property rights.