Lis Pendens
Definition: Notice of pending litigation affecting title to property.
In depth
Lis Pendens (Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act) means that a property under active litigation cannot be transferred to defeat the rights of a party in the suit. Even if not filed as a formal restraint, any pending suit concerning the property creates a Lis Pendens cloud on title. Advocates check court dockets for the property address and the seller's name as part of comprehensive title verification.