Executive Summary: A gift deed and a settlement deed are both used in Tamil Nadu to pass property within a family without a sale. They look alike, but they are not identical. A gift deed transfers property voluntarily and without consideration, and the transfer takes effect immediately. A settlement deed is commonly used…
Executive Summary: Property disputes are among the most common civil cases in India. They affect buyers, sellers, co-owners, tenants, neighbours and heirs. They range from boundary encroachments and title defects to possession conflicts and inheritance claims. Left alone, they can run for years in court. This guide covers the common types of property…
Executive Summary: Through property partition, co-owners divide jointly owned property into separate holdings so that each owner holds a defined portion exclusively. Unfortunately, frequent disagreements among co-owners often delay this essential legal process for years. Furthermore, a badly drafted or unregistered partition leaves serious title defects that make the property difficult to sell…
