SC sets aside 3 concurrent findings, holds Oraon custom doesn't let an uncle-in-law adopt his niece's husband as ghardamad; nearest male agnate succeeds absent valid adoption.
Read Full ArticleAn RTI reply confirms Congress has been in unauthorised occupation of 24 Akbar Road since June 26, 2013, paying no rent, with dues "yet to be determined", even as a March 2026 eviction notice under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971 remains unenforced.
Gauhati HC quashes Section 144/145/146 CrPC proceedings at Hailakandi, holding a Magistrate can't invoke Section 145 once possession stands admitted in the complainant's own pleadings.
Supreme Court rules plaintiffs in specific performance suits must prove continuous financial readiness from the agreement date, not years later.
Supreme Court sets aside Punjab & Haryana HC order awarding compensation without any plea, holds courts cannot grant relief not sought by parties.
Supreme Court dismisses son’s plea against eviction from father’s home, upholding senior citizens’ right to live peacefully under the 2007 Act.
Supreme Court quashes demolition of Navi Mumbai mall, citing public interest, ₹450 crore investment, 8,000 jobs, and proportionality.
MP High Court held children cannot restrain aged parents from enjoying or alienating property without a strong prima facie case.
Supreme Court holds tenants cannot dictate landlords’ choice of premises or suggest alternatives to defeat bona fide eviction needs.
Supreme Court holds that property transferred before a suit cannot be attached under Order 38 Rule 5; fraud allegations must be pursued separately under Section 53 TP Act.
Kerala High Court rules that a melpattam right grants only usufructuary benefits from trees and creates no ownership or transferable interest in land.
Supreme Court rules that a tenant cannot dispute the landlord’s ownership after paying rent for decades, reinforcing the principle of estoppel in tenancy.
Kerala High Court rules that when multiple documents on the same property are challenged, court fee is payable only on the principal relief.
Supreme Court rules that an injunction suit without a declaration of title is not maintainable when possession rests with the defendant.
SC: Builders charging 18% delay interest must face same rate for refunds; court upholds fairness, awards 18% to harassed property buyer.
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