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Section 19(b) Specific Relief Act Cannot Override Doctrine Of Lis Pendens Once Suit for Specific Performance Is Filed: Supreme Court
Introduction In a significant ruling that clarifies the interplay between contractual protections and procedural doctrines in property law, the Supreme Court of India has held that
Stamp Duty Leviable on Agreement to Sell When Possession Follows: Supreme Court Ruling
Introduction In a significant judgment delivered on February 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India clarified a crucial aspect of stamp duty law that has far-reaching implications fo
Vendor Is Necessary Party In Specific Performance Suits Even If He Has Transferred Property To Third Party: Supreme Court
Introduction The Supreme Court of India has recently reaffirmed a fundamental principle of property law through its judgment in Kishorilal (D) Through LRS & Ors. vs. Gopal &
Lis Pendens Applies to Money Suits Involving Mortgaged Property: Supreme Court Expands Doctrine Under Section 52 of Transfer of Property Act
Introduction to the Landmark Ruling The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment on December 15, 2025, in the case of Danesh Singh & Ors. v. Har Pyari (Dead) thr
Mutation of Revenue Records Based on Will: Legal Framework and Judicial Interpretation
Understanding Mutation in Revenue Records Mutation, often referred to as ‘Dakhil Kharij’ in revenue parlance, represents a fundamental administrative process through wh
Registered Wills Validity Affirmed by Supreme Court: Burden of Proof in Testamentary Disputes Clarified
Introduction The validity of registered wills has been a subject of extensive judicial scrutiny in Indian courts, particularly regarding the burden of proof required in testamentar
Supreme Court on Agreement to Sell: No Conveyance Without Registered Sale Deed
Executive Summary The Supreme Court of India has once again reiterated the fundamental distinction between an agreement to sell and a deed of conveyance, emphasizing that agreement
Frustration of Contract in Commercial Leases Post-COVID: India’s Legal Position
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government-imposed lockdowns triggered unprecedented disruptions to commercial activities worldwide, creating significant challeng
Understanding FEMA for NRIs: A Practical Guide to Key Regulations in India
Introduction The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), is the primary legislation governing foreign exchange transactions in India. It replaced the earlier Foreign Exchange
Tenant Reallotment Rights After Demolition: Legal Arguments and Landmark Judgments
Introduction The demolition of tenanted buildings has become a contentious issue in landlord-tenant disputes, especially when used as a strategy to bypass formal eviction processes
