HC Allows Third Party to Challenge Lok Adalat Award
Karnataka High Court rules that a third party can file a writ petition against a Lok Adalat award obtained fraudulently by excluding necessary parties. Key judgment for property dispute resolution.
Karnataka High Court rules that a third party can file a writ petition against a Lok Adalat award obtained fraudulently by excluding necessary parties. Key judgment for property dispute resolution.
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Bombay civil court invalidates a 1978 slum notification on Godrej & Boyce's Vikhroli land, shielding it from state acquisition. Read the full legal victory details.
A Mumbai civil court ruled a caretaker acquires no property rights, ordering a gardener's family evicted from a Madh Island bungalow's servant quarters after a 15-year legal battle. Read the full judgment details.
Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, a Bombay High Court judge, has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. He will assume charge on January 8, 2024, following the retirement of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan.
Karnataka High Court imposes a Rs 1 lakh fine for a forged property claim, calling it a waste of court time. The 20-year battle over 3 acres in Bengaluru involved fake documents.
Mohali Municipal Corporation launches a strict drive against property tax defaulters. Major commercial & industrial units face sealing & auction if dues not cleared in 3-day grace period. Pay now to avoid action.
Tambaram Corporation introduces a flat ₹500 fee for property tax name changes, down from thousands. This new uniform rate, effective January, brings major relief to residents and aligns with Greater Chennai Corporation's model.
A Mumbai civil court orders Goregaon sellers to vacate a flat sold 13 years ago after they demanded double the price. The buyer finally gets justice and ownership rights. Read the full verdict details.
Bombay High Court advises warring siblings to resolve disputes amicably, highlighting the erosion of the sacred brother-sister bond due to greed and ego. Read the court's poignant observations.
MCG Gurgaon sealed seven properties for non-payment of Rs 1.8 crore in property tax. The drive, led by Zonal Taxation Officer Pankaj Kumar, resulted in a single-day collection of Rs 7 crore. Read more about the crackdown and the use of AI to boost revenue
Calcutta High Court prioritizes public safety, allows renovation of a dangerous building declared unsafe by KMC, overriding a civil ownership dispute. Read the full ruling details.
A Mumbai civil court directs Siddhivinayak Builders to return possession of a flat to NRI Suresh Basantani, ruling a 2005 sale as illegal. Read the full verdict details.
Bombay City Civil Court orders eviction of illegal occupants from NRI businessman's Dahisar apartment, ending a 15-year property dispute. Judge upholds sanctity of registered sale deeds.
A 62-year-old retired IAF engineer was allegedly murdered by his daughter-in-law in Dwarka's Bindapur. Police cite a long-running family property dispute as the motive. Full details inside.
Gujarat High Court dismisses Danta royal family's claims over Ambaji Temple, upholding it as public property. Read the full legal analysis and historical context of the 70-year-old case.
Chandigarh's UT estate office has launched complete digital processing for property applications, from transfers to OC, cutting paperwork and visits. Discover the new reforms.
A Rs 12 crore fraud involving a non-existent flat in Gurgaon's Camellias exposes critical gaps in property verification and broker-led resale deals. Read how the scam unfolded.
A retired Air Force engineer was murdered in Delhi's Bindapur over a property dispute. His daughter-in-law has been arrested. Read the full details of this tragic family crime.
The Supreme Court has approved the Bombay High Court's notification to establish Kolhapur as an additional bench. This move aims to enhance judicial access for Maharashtra's western region. Read more about this landmark decision.
A parking argument in Gumgaon village near Nagpur escalated into a violent clash, leading to gunfire and five serious injuries. Police have registered cross-cases of attempt to murder. Read the full details.
A family property dispute in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar turned fatal as a man was allegedly beaten to death by his younger brother and sister-in-law. Police are searching for the accused couple.
Journalist Puja Changoiwala files legal action against Dharma Productions and Netflix, alleging her novel 'Homebound' was plagiarised in the film. She seeks injunction and damages.
Struggling with property tax payments? Learn how to verify dues, download receipts, and pay online via official municipal portals. Save time and avoid penalties with our simple guide.
GHMC introduces a GIS-driven digital platform and QR-enabled app for real-time property monitoring, transparent tax administration, and citizen self-service in Hyderabad.
Bombay High Court advises a brother and sister from Ghatkopar to resolve their property dispute out of court, emphasizing the sacred sibling bond. Justice Jain references Raksha Bandhan while allowing the sister's appeal.
A family dispute in Surat turned destructive as a 32-year-old man allegedly set fire to his father's rented property, causing an estimated loss of Rs 18 lakh. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Mumbai's BMC demands Rs 10,899 crore in property tax using a disputed formula, overriding High Court and Supreme Court orders. 481 properties face inflated bills and threats of coercive action.
Bombay High Court forms a 3-member committee to resolve a land dispute in Khar West between Koli community's traditional fish-drying rights and a slum rehabilitation scheme. The state must decide by Jan 10.
Gagandeep Pejatta, 56, alleges a Winnipeg family & broker exploited his intellectual disability in damaging property deals across Canada & India, leading to massive debt. Read the full story.