The right to property prescribed under Article 300A of the Indian Constitution extends to people who are not the citizen of the country, the Supreme Court has ruled. “The expression person in Article 300-A covers not … READ FULL STORY
Even though joint families are common in India, they do have a flip side, too. This is particularly true in case of old parents who fail to get any support from their children even … READ FULL STORY
Property bought by a husband in the name of a housewife with no independent source of income will be categorized as the family’s joint property, the Allahabad High Court (HC) has ruled. Such property, … READ FULL STORY
Right to property in India is a human right after it ceased to be a fundamental right, following the 44th amendment to the Constitution if India in 1978. To understand its significance and what … READ FULL STORY
In case of a difference between the sale agreement value and the sale deed stamp duty value, the former will be considered for the applicability of Section 56(2)(vii) of the Income Tax Act, the … READ FULL STORY
Investing in the real estate segment involves learning, planning and spending. With all these factors and more, a blanket of surety was provided by the government by implementing the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) … READ FULL STORY
If a member of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) puts their self-acquired property into the common pot, giving up their individual claim, it becomes a joint property, the Karnataka High Court (HC) has ruled. … READ FULL STORY
Several legal changes have been made to bolster the position of women in inheritance. With an amendment made to the Hindu Succession Act of 1956 in 2005, daughters have an equal share in their … READ FULL STORY
The procedure and laws applicable on division of a person’s self-bought property and his ancestral property are different. Considering the proprietorship of a self-acquired property lies exclusively and solely with the owner, unlike joint … READ FULL STORY
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, is a parliamentary act that aims to safeguard the interests of the homebuyers, while also assisting in the growth of the country’s real estate sector. The … READ FULL STORY
The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) was established in each state and union territory under the RERA (Real Estate) Regulation & Development Act, 2016. In 2017, the RERA act came into effect in Assam. … READ FULL STORY
Rapid urbanisation has led to an increased demand for housing and various infrastructural facilities. All development activities in a city are governed by zoning regulations and building by-laws. However, several illegal construction activities also … READ FULL STORY
Land settlements and land revenue assessments can be traced back to the Mughal era. It was subsequently continued during the British period, during which systematic methodologies for land survey were introduced, incorporating traditional and … READ FULL STORY
