A Buyer Paid for Land in January 1993. A Lawsuit Filed Two Weeks Earlier Took It Away.
A 1992 lawsuit cancelled a 1993 sale deed. The Supreme Court's 2024 lis pendens ruling in Shingara Singh v Daljit Singh and what it means for NRI buyers.
India Property Case Studies
Real court cases and property disputes - analysed for NRIs and property owners to understand what goes wrong and how to protect themselves.
53 Acres in Hyderabad, NRIs Holding Registered Deeds, and the Supreme Court's 2025 Title Warning
The Supreme Court's May 2025 ruling in Mahnoor Fatima Imran v. Visweswara: registered deeds built on an unregistered 1982 agreement transfer no title.
A ₹2 Crore Property Sale, a Buyer's TDS Form Error, and a ₹46 Lakh Demand on the NRI Seller
An NRI sold his Pune property for ₹2 crore. The buyer deducted TDS but used the wrong form. The tax department sent a ₹46 lakh demand. Delhi HC's May 2025 ruling.
Pre-Launch Booking Fraud in Hyderabad: What One RERA Check Could Have Prevented
A Hyderabad developer collected Rs 5.6 crore for a project with no approvals and zero construction. The document that would have stopped every payment.
The Deed You Never Agreed To: How a Bengaluru Fraud Targeted NRI Plot Owners
Accamma Sam Jacob bought a Bengaluru plot in 1994. Three decades later, a confirmation deed bearing her alleged signature was being used against her.
Your Builder Cannot Force You to Accept Possession Without an OC
The Supreme Court ruled in 2026 that possession without an Occupancy Certificate is legally invalid, regardless of what your builder-buyer agreement says.
₹1,200 Crore Land Grab Next to Hitec City: What the Document Trail Reveals
HYDRAA reclaimed 8 acres of government land in Khanamet worth Rs 1,200 crore. Court records show apartments were built and sold, while documents told a different story.
Your Registered Sale Deed Does Not Prove You Own the Property
The Supreme Court confirmed what lawyers have always known: registering a sale deed does not guarantee title. Here is what it actually means for buyers.
The Law That Made a Sale Deed Worthless: Land Ceiling Act Explained
The Land Reforms Act 1973 makes transactions on ceiling surplus land void in Telangana and AP. What buyers and sellers must know before any agricultural land deal.
Two Years of Trust, One Bounced Cheque: How NRI Property Sale Fraud Works
When NRIs sell property in India remotely, they face a fraud risk most don't anticipate. Kerala cases show how it happens and what documents can prevent it.
A Delhi Shop Rented Since 1953. The Tenant Stopped Paying in 2000. Then Claimed Ownership. The SC's Answer.
A Delhi tenant rented a shop in 1953, stopped paying in 2000, and claimed ownership. The SC ruled in Jyoti Sharma v. Vishnu Goyal - what every NRI landlord needs to know.
The Vattinagulapalli Land Dispute Explained: What's Really Happening Near Hyderabad's ORR
A family claims 27 acres near Hyderabad's ORR since 1969, a midnight demolition, and missing survey maps. What Bhu Bharati records and court filings actually reveal.
When Family Forges Your Power of Attorney
The Nirmal Kaur case shows how a forged power of attorney allowed family members to transfer an NRI's property. What went wrong and how to prevent it.
Land Record Tampering: How It Happens and How to Catch It Early
How patwaris and tehsildars misclassify land, forge verification reports, and process fraudulent mutations. What property owners must know to protect their land records.
An Unregistered Gift Deed Cost a Hyderabad Family 25 Years in Court
A Hyderabad property changed hands on an unregistered gift deed that was legally void from day one. It took 25 years in court to confirm it. Why registration matters.
A Property Owner Lost an Encroachment Case in Three Courts. The Reason: No Boundary Proof.
The Sandhar encroachment case shows what happens when you cannot prove your property boundaries. Three courts dismissed the claim for the same reason: no boundary proof.
Why Your GPA Property Sale May Be Legally Worthless: A Supreme Court Ruling Every NRI Should Know
The Supreme Court ruled that property sales through a General Power of Attorney are legally invalid. What this means for NRI property buyers and sellers in India.