Supreme Court rejects claims over 550 acres of Miyapur land
The Supreme Court has dismissed appeals claiming ownership over 550 acres and 39 guntas of land in Miyapur, Telangana, upholding the State Government's title ov…
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Supreme Court upholds Telangana government's claim over 550 acres of land worth ₹25,000 crore
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a batch of appeals filed by private individuals and cooperative housing societies claiming ownership over approximately…
Supreme Court: State Is Custodian, Not Owner, of Temple Property
The Supreme Court has ruled that the State Government is a custodian and regulator, not the owner, of temple property. In K. Ramalingam v. Government of Tamil N…
How to Draft a Power of Attorney (POA) Correctly
A Power of Attorney allows someone to act on another person's behalf, but the authority granted must be carefully defined. Learn how to choose the right type of…
Encumbrance Certificate: Why You Need One Before Buying Land
An Encumbrance Certificate helps prospective land buyers examine registered transactions that may affect a property's legal or financial position. Learn what an…
RERA Explained: What Homebuyers Must Check Before Booking
RERA gives homebuyers access to important project information and statutory protections, but registration alone does not replace property due diligence. This gu…
Govt Cannot Resort To Summary Eviction When Bona Fide Title Dispute Exists: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the Government cannot resort to summary eviction proceedings when there is a serious and long-standing bona fide dispute over land t…
Chhattisgarh High Court On Conversion Of Service Land Rights
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that service land granted to Kotwars (village watchmen) before the abolition of proprietary rights cannot be converted int…
Leaving your rented flat before the lock-in period ends? Here's what happens to the security deposit
Tenants who vacate a rented property before the expiry of the lock-in period may risk losing part or all of their security deposit, depending on the terms of th…
Supreme Court Affirms No GST on Assignment of Industrial Leasehold Rights
The Supreme Court has upheld the Gujarat High Court's ruling that the assignment of industrial leasehold rights and related buildings does not attract GST. The …
She inherited her childhood home. Then a $228,000 water bill arrived
A Baltimore woman who inherited her late father's home was shocked to discover a $228,000 water bill attached to the property. The dispute centers on a neighbor…
Can your builder change project plans after selling your flat? Here's what RERA says
Homebuyers often worry that builders may alter project layouts, amenities, or specifications after flats have been sold. Under RERA, developers cannot make majo…