property rights
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.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah Rejects PDP's Controversial Land Rights Bill Amid Political Tensions
Oct 29, 2025 01:54 am CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has rejected the PDP's proposed land rights bill, calling it a measure that would benefit land mafia rather than legitimate residents. The bill, which sought to grant ownership rights to those living on state land for over 20 years, was defeated in the Assembly amid praise from BJP leaders who labeled it a "land jihad bill." The National Conference government plans to introduce an alternative bill for legitimate J&K occupants in the next budget session.
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.
Interim Order, Court Observations: What You Should Know About Waqf Order
Sep 16, 2025 12:06 am CST
The Supreme Court on Monday has issued an interim stay on certain provision of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.