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
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
Unchallenged will enough for land mutation, says Supreme Court; sale agreement holder loses claimThe Supreme Court has ruled that an unchallenged will is enough for land mutation. A landowner's registered will allows a beneficiary to ge...
22 Feb, 2026, 07.41 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
Wife, son can’t object to sale of 1.7 hectare land inherited by husband as it is not a joint family property, rules Bombay High CourtThe Bombay High Court ruled that land inherited by a son from his father after 1956 is his self-acquired property, not ancestral. This gran...
06 Feb, 2026, 04.11 PM 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
Govt scraps mandatory probate of wills: Is voluntary probate still a smart move?The Indian government has removed the mandatory requirement for probate of wills. This change simplifies succession planning for Hindus, Bu...
06 Jan, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Mutation entry can’t override real ownership or inheritance rights, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court ruled that property mutation entries do not confer ownership or title. A property dispute involving ancestral land, a con...
07 Nov, 2025, 05.27 PM IST
Married daughter not to get share in father's 4 acre ancestral land in this case, rules High Court; know how it impacts family successionThe Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a married daughter is not entitled to a share in her father's ancestral land if he died before 1956....
02 Nov, 2025, 08.59 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
BJP doing politics: Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Waqf Board rowKarnataka Minister Priyank Kharge accused the BJP of playing politics over the Waqf Board land claims issue. The claims, affecting farmers,...
10 Nov, 2024, 03.06 PM IST
Waqf row: Karnataka govt writes to commissioners to withdraw notices served to farmersThe Karnataka government has ordered a halt to all land mutation notices issued to farmers under the Waqf Act. The move follows protests by...
10 Nov, 2024, 11.28 AM IST
BJP politicising issue: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar on Waqf land claim controversyKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured no farmers will be evicted amid the Waqf land controversy. Despite BJP allegations, the CM cl...
30 Oct, 2024, 01.29 PM IST
Gift deed or sale deed/agreement: Which method attracts minimum stamp duty when transferring property?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.
19 Sep, 2024, 01.11 PM IST
My uncle died recently, left me equity shares via will. If I sell the shares, how will my gains be taxed?Raj Lakhotia, Founder, Dilsewill answers readers estate planning queries.
15 May, 2023, 06.30 AM IST
Can a father gift his property to son without consent of wife, daughter?Any self-acquired property can be bequeathed or gifted to any person according to the wish of the testator or donor without taking consent ...
24 Aug, 2020, 06.30 AM IST