An unregistered lease deed executed for a period of under 12 months can’t be held as invalid under Section 107 of the Transfer of Property Act, the Kerala High Court has said. While delivering its order … READ FULL STORY
Just like any other state and Union Territory in India, property buyers in Lakshadweep must also pay stamp duty to register property transfers using various legal instruments. However, when compared to most states and … READ FULL STORY
For the annulment of a sale deed, an executant should seek its cancellation while a non-executant must seek declaration of its invalidity, the Kerala High Court has ruled. “When there is a sale deed, … READ FULL STORY
Municipal bodies can charge property tax from residents only after a building has been issued an occupancy certificate (OC), the Kerala High Court (HC) has ruled. “Without (an) occupancy certificate, the building would not … READ FULL STORY
A marriage of a Hindu woman with a Muslim man is not ‘regular or valid’ but the child born out of such wedlock is legitimate, the Supreme Court has held, on January 22, 2019. … READ FULL STORY
The Supreme Court, on January 10, 2018, upheld a Kerala High Court order, imposing a fine of Rs one crore on real estate major DLF, for constructing around 180 luxury flats along the banks … READ FULL STORY
