Undue Influence in Civil Suits: 120+ Years of Legal Evolution in Indian Courts

This research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the doctrine of undue influence in Indian civil law, spanning over 120 years of judicial interpretation. It examines how courts have balanced contractual freedom with the need to protect individuals from exploitation in unequal relationships.

Drawing from landmark Privy Council cases such as Raghunath Prasad v. Sarju Prasad and Poosathurai v. Kannappa Chettiar, the report establishes foundational principles that continue to shape Indian jurisprudence today. It also incorporates modern Supreme Court rulings that refine procedural requirements and evidentiary standards in undue influence cases.