IntroductionWhat happens to the financial assets that a deceased person has accumulated over his life? Or the ones he received in inheritance? This administration is not by assumption but governed by law. When a person dies without a will, i.e., intestate, their financial assets and liabilities are not automatically passed on to family members; the […]
In India, property ownership is not always individual; many families, spouses, and business partners choose to purchase and hold property together. This arrangement is known as joint property ownership, where two or more people legally share ownership of the same property.Joint property ownership offers financial flexibility and security, but it also comes with well-defined rights, […]
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) frequently have deep connections with their homeland, and owning real estate is a wise investment as well as an emotional bond. However, overseas individuals may struggle to understand India’s complex land registration laws. The legal framework, qualifying requirements, necessary paperwork, and detailed procedures associated with the land registry process for NRIs are […]
Property disputes form the majority of cases that clog our judiciary. Around 66% of all cases are property-related litigations. There are numerous types of property disputes in India. The majority of the disputes relate to the title of the immovable property. When a person has a good title over the property, it infers that such […]
Property law in India is a vast subject. It is a study under various statutes like The Transfer of Property Act, The Indian Contract Act, Registration Act, Indian Stamp Act, RERA, Land Acquisition laws, etc. Apart from these, for NRIs, special rules and regulations are provided under FEMA by RBI.Property can be moveable, immovable, tangible or […]
The property laws for daughters and sons were different until the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, but were amended in 2005. Earlier, the sons had complete power over the father’s property. Daughters enjoyed the property right only till they got married. After marriage, a daughter was considered a part of her husband’s family.Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)Under […]