Indian property law
Delhi Court Orders Wife to Return Property to Evicted Husband Due to Lack of Ownership Evidence
Nov 01, 2025 02:45 am CST
A Delhi court has ruled that a woman must return property possession to her husband after evicting him during marital discord. District Judge Ankur Jain determined the woman failed to provide documentation proving her ownership claims, despite her assertions that she financially contributed to the purchase. The court found the property's 2007 sale deed was in the husband's name and had never been legally challenged.
Supreme Court Rules: Minors Can Repudiate Guardian's Property Sales After Turning 18 Without Filing Lawsuit
Oct 23, 2025 06:40 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has established that minors can invalidate property sales made by their guardians without court approval after they turn 18, without necessarily filing a formal lawsuit. According to the October 7 judgment, such repudiation can be demonstrated through clear conduct like independently selling the same property themselves. This landmark ruling clarifies provisions of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, affirming that natural guardians cannot legally transfer minors' immovable property without court permission.