Buying any real estate is one of the financial and domestic decisions in life. But in India, many purchasers usually become victims of fraud or endless litigations because the buyers did not bother to confirm the proper title to the property. Title verification, in the truest sense, offers the solution. A title search determines whether …
Buying property through a bank auction may be profitable and lawful, so long as one exercises caution. Bank auctions take place under the aegis of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act 2002, whereby a secured asset may be auctioned by a bank or any other financial institution …
Property disputes between families, particularly with respect to ancestral/joint property, are quite common in India. When co-owners cannot divide the property amicably, they must pursue a partition suit in court. In this article, you will learn the entire process to file a property partition suit, including eligibility questions, relevant laws, a step-by-step procedure, documents and …
In India, the issue of illegal property possession is becoming more widespread and impacts landowners, non-resident Indians, and even government agencies. It refers to the unlawful occupation of land or property by individuals who have no legal ownership, title, or documented claim. This could involve land grabbers, overstaying tenants, encroachers, or even family members who …
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When you buy or inherit a property in India, the sale deed proves ownership, but it’s not enough to reflect your name in government land records. That’s where the mutation certificate comes in. Although mutation does not establish ownership, it is a vital step to officially update land revenue records in your name. Whether the …
A lease deed plays an important role in India as a document which formally sets forth the legal relationship existing between a lessor or landlord and a lessee or tenant. It contains the terms as well as the conditions under which the present lessee is to be in occupation of the lessor’s property. A proper …
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Is someone building on your land without permission? Has a neighbour extended their fence into your boundary? Property encroachment is a serious issue in India that can lead to permanent loss of possession if not handled promptly. With rising land values, illegal possession and boundary disputes are increasing. Fortunately, property owners have sturdy legal remedies …
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For decades, and in some cases centuries, daughters in India had been excluded from the family inheritance of property, and sometimes even when their legal rights existed (on paper), deep-rooted social mores prevented women from claiming those rights. However, with the lapse of time came adaptation of the law to promote rights of women, especially …
Losing a loved one can be difficult on an emotional level, and there may be legal difficulties as well. One of the main documents that you’ll need to get after someone passes away in India is a Legal Heir Certificate. This document will allow surviving family members to establish their relationship to the deceased person, …
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When it comes to transferring property in India, two common legal tools often cause confusion, Gift Deed and Will. Both allow you to pass on your assets, but they differ in timing, revocability, registration needs, and tax implications. So, how do you choose between the two? In this article, we break it down in simple …
