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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 Will Validity: SC Position on Presumption & Burden of Proof
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
Agreement to Sell vs Sale Deed: SC on Registration Rule
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
Sale of Undivided Share in Property: Rights, Limitations & SC Rulings
Introduction The sale of undivided share in property is a complex aspect of property law in India. While co-owners can legally transfer their undivided interest in a property, ther
Section 47 CPC: SC Holds Property Right Disputes = Original Suits
Introduction The Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Periyammal v. Rajamani establishes that Section 47 CPC applications raising objections to decree execution on property r
Real Estate Regulation in India: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)
Introduction The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) represents a watershed moment in India’s real estate sector. Established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Develo
