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Inherited property via Will? Do you need mutation in your name - here’s what law says- Man added his name to ancestral land records using common surname trick; Karnataka HC restores land to original owners
- Rs 45 lakh city salary vs Rs 8 lakh village income: Bengaluru techie shares why assets, not salary, determine real wealth
- Sister’s land claimed by brother as deemed tenant; Bombay High Court rejects plea, rules in favour of her adopted sonA long family land dispute spanning over 20 years concluded with the Bombay High Court ruling in favor of an adopted son. The court rejecte...30 Apr, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
- Why Shekhawati’s iconic havelis, once home to Birlas, Dalmias, Khaitans, are facing an existential crisisRajasthan's historic Shekhawati region, famed for its fresco-painted havelis, faces severe deterioration due to neglect and demolition. Onc...28 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- Mutation and bank loan don’t prove land ownership: Why HC denied ancestral land claimThe Andhra Pradesh High Court denied an ancestral land claim despite possession and mutation, emphasizing that revenue records like mutatio...02 Apr, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- Karta uses personal funds and ancestral income to buy property: Who owns it? Here’s what the law saysA recent Supreme Court ruling clarifies that properties acquired by a Karta using both personal and ancestral income are presumed joint fam...26 Mar, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
- Calling property ‘ancestral’ isn’t enough: Courts demand clear chain of title and documentary proofCourts now demand concrete proof for ancestral property claims. Simply calling property ancestral is insufficient. Claimants must establish...24 Mar, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- Not all family properties are ancestral: Son has no birthright in father’s self-acquired assetsA recent court ruling clarifies property rights. A son does not automatically inherit a father's self-acquired property. Birthrights only a...13 Mar, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
- Can a mother cut a son out of her Will? Kerala HC backs mother who inherited 46 cents of land from her husband and denied son a shareFather had got 46 cents of land from family partition; he gifted the land to wife; wife registers a Will excluding one son from getting a s...05 Mar, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
- Got property on basis of GPA or Agreement to Sell? Here’s how to regularise title before you risk losing itA recent Delhi High Court ruling highlights the critical need for registered title deeds in property disputes. Mr Bhatia lost his ancestral...24 Feb, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
- Karta’s property not treated as HUF asset if he can prove it was acquired from personal income without use of ancestral assetsThe Supreme Court of India has clarified property division rules for Hindu Undivided Families. A Karta's property is considered self-acquir...20 Feb, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
- HUF land dispute reaches Supreme Court: One brother gets 5/16th share, other retains self-acquired propertiesThe Supreme Court has settled a family land dispute between two brothers, awarding one a 5/16th share in ancestral HUF properties. The cour...19 Feb, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
- Ancestral land claim fails: Mutation records not proof of ownership, HC rejects brothers’ claim over land held by religious trustThe Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed an appeal by two brothers claiming ancestral land ownership. The court ruled that revenue records l...22 Jan, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
- Ancestral land sale: Tax department issues notice over Rs 8 crore share, taxpayer wins case in ITAT Delhi; here's what happenedA man received Rs 8 crore from the sale of ancestral land, but the tax department issued a notice for tax evasion. The Income Tax Appellate...30 Oct, 2025, 11.23 AM IST
- Is mutation of property sufficient to ensure smooth transfer to my son after my death?Our panel of experts will answer questions related to any aspect of personal finance. If you have a query, mail it to us right away. Is mut...24 Oct, 2025, 04.11 PM IST
- FNCC imposes indefinite bandh on Kuki movement over ‘German Road’, cites threat to Naga landThe Foothills Naga Coordination Committee has announced an indefinite bandh, restricting Kuki movement within Naga-inhabited areas, effecti...19 Jul, 2025, 10.45 PM IST
- Agra farmer claims Gyarah Sidi Park with Taj Mahal view, erects fences and bans public accessA farmer in Agra, Munna Lal, has sparked controversy by claiming ownership of a portion of Gyarah Sidi Park, a popular tourist spot known f...05 Nov, 2024, 02.00 PM IST
- Visva-Bharati submits to court docus supporting eviction notice to Amartya SenVisva-Bharati had sent the eviction notice to the economist on April 19, asking him to vacate 0.13 acres of the total 1.38 acres of land of...16 Sep, 2023, 09.45 PM IST
- 196 forest villages in Gujarat to become revenue villagesThe Gujarat government has decided to convert 196 villages from forest area in the tribal belt of the state into revenue villages, enabling...08 Aug, 2015, 11.19 PM IST
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