Property disputes are among the most frequent legal matters specially in Noida & Delhi. They arise from unclear titles, incomplete sale deeds, forged documents, disputed inheritance, and boundary conflicts. If you face a title issue, the first priority is safeguarding documents and a clear chain-of-title.
Immediate steps to follow : (1) Secure originals — sale deed, registered documents, mutation entry, tax receipts, possession evidence (electricity/water), allotment letters.
(2) Order a certified title search / encumbrance certificate from the sub-registrar for the entire period the property changed hands.
(3) If there’s unlawful occupation, send a legal notice stating your possession/title and demanding vacation — keep proof of delivery.
Legal remedies in Property disputes cases:
- Civil suit for declaration, possession and injunction — when title is disputed or someone interferes with your possession. The suit asks court to declare title/rights, restrain trespassers, and restore possession.
- Suit for partition — where co-owners dispute shares.
- Criminal complaint — if the sale deed is forged, file an FIR and produce expert opinion (handwriting, signatures). The accused may be charged under Indian Penal Code Sections for forgery and cheating.
- Succession certificate/probate — where the owner died leaving inheritance-related complications. Obtain probate or succession certificate in district court when needed for clear transfer.
Practical tips:
- Do a registered document verification (local Sub Registrar office) and check for duplicate/forged entries.
- Maintain photocopies with independent witnesses’ statements to prove possession.
- If the other party is a builder, check for RERA registration and send a legal notice; consider consumer forum or RERA complaint for buyer grievances.
Timelines & costs: For urgent trespass, apply for interim injunction supported by evidence of title and immediate harm.
Contact Advocate Anurag Bhati, LawyerHelp, for case evaluation and representation and quick advise.