Transfer of Property Act

Bombay High Court’s key ruling: “Brother cannot claim partition after relinquishing rights; once a valid release deed is executed, no ownership subsists” – Court upholds dismissal of partition suit

Court’s Decision The Bombay High Court dismissed a second appeal challenging concurrent findings of the trial and appellate courts, both of which had rejected the appellant’s claim for partition and…

Rawlaw October 9, 2025

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Supreme Court Reaffirms Strict Interpretation of Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act: “Part-Performance Is Contingent on Fulfilling All Preconditions”

Court's Decision The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition challenging the Karnataka High Court's decision, which upheld the judgments of the Trial Court and First Appellate Court. The court…

Rawlaw December 28, 2024

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Delhi High Court: Documents Like General Power of Attorney (GPA), Sale Agreement, and Will Do Not Transfer Ownership of Immovable Property, Only Create Limited Rights Under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act; Clarifies Narrow Scope of Second Appeals Under Section 100 CPC

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed a second appeal filed by the appellants, who claimed ownership of the suit property based on documents such as General Power of Attorney…

Rawlaw December 4, 2024