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A writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution is one of the most powerful legal tools available to a citizen — it goes directly to the High Court and can result in an order that stops a government action, compels an authority to act, or releases an illegally detained person. Understanding when to fileRead more

One of the most dangerous misconceptions about Indian property law is that a registered deed is unchallengeable. It is not. A sale deed duly registered at the Sub-Registrar’s office can be set aside by a court if it was executed through fraud, coercion, misrepresentation, undue influence, or by a person who lacked title to sell.Read more

The most frequently asked question in Indian civil litigation — and the one with the least satisfying answer. Property disputes in India can last anywhere from 6 months (in narrow, well-documented cases with cooperative parties) to 25 years (in cases involving fragmented land records, missing heirs, and determined adversaries). The realistic expectation for a contestedRead more

The short answer is yes — and in practice, the majority of NRI property disputes are conducted entirely through authorized representatives, with the NRI never having to board a flight to India for the court proceedings. What has changed in the last ten years is significant: courts have become comfortable with video-conference testimony, e-filing hasRead more