by the lower courts so they have attained finality qua them, which is indicative of the collusion between the respondents. 15. In order to appreciate the rival contentions of the parties, it will be appropriate to reproduce the relevant provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the benefit of which is being claimed by both parties. Section 41 of the Act of 1882 which governs the principle of bonafide purchaser for valuable consideration is reproduced below: “41. Transfer by ostensible owner.— Where, with the consent, express or implied, of the persons interested in immovable property, a person is the ostensible owner of such property and transfers the same for consideration, the11 transfer shall not be voidable on the ground that the transferor was not authorised to make it: Provided that the transferee, after taking reasonable care to ascertain that the transferor had power to make the transfer, has acted in good faith.” Similarly, Section 52 of the Act of 1882 governs the