Can a court pass a decree in a suit seeking rights in an immovable property where a defendant has transferred his interest and rights in the suit property to a third person without issue of summons/notice to the third person? If yes, whether the decree will be binding against the transferee pendente life.

A. No, notice must be issued to the third person otherwise decree would not be binding on him

B. Decree without notice to a third person is valid and notice/summons is not required to be issued to the third person

C. Decree will be invalid as it violates principles of natural justice

D. Decree will be invalid as a judgment is only binding on the parties to the suit and doctrine in personam applies

Answer: Option B