India: Conveyancing

Defective land titles in India create significant challenges for property buyers, often making ownership far more complicated than official documentation suggests. Understanding the complexities of property due diligence becomes essential when navigating India's intricate land ownership system and protecting yourself from potential legal disputes.

The Bombay High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in Flagship Infrastructure Limited addressing the applicability of Maharashtra Ownership of Flats Act (MOFA) provisions to deemed conveyance proceedings in township projects. This ruling examines whether traditional flat ownership regulations extend to large-scale residential developments and what implications this holds for property rights in integrated townships.

Defective land titles in India pose significant risks to property buyers, often revealing that ownership is far more complicated than what appears in official documents. Understanding the complexities of property due diligence and title verification becomes crucial for anyone looking to invest in Indian real estate. This podcast explores the hidden challenges and legal intricacies that can turn a seemingly straightforward property purchase into a legal nightmare.

The law with respect to specific performance of a contract is well established in India. The grant of relief of specific performance is a discretionary and equitable relief.

The registration of the project is to expire on the date of proposed completion of project.

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (Act) was enacted on 25 March 2016. A total of 59 sections were notified by the Central Government on 27 April 2016, which came into force...