Landmark Property Law Cases in India

Landmark Property Law Cases in India

Here are some landmark cases on Property Laws in India, covering various aspects like ownership, possession, transfer, tenancy, adverse possession, and constitutional rights

Defined the difference between lease and license in property law.

Established principles distinguishing lease from a mere license.

Discussed the concept of ownership and its essentials.

Defined the scope of rights under a lease deed and transferability.

Explained the doctrine of part performance under Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.

Examined the rights of tenants in municipal properties.

Dealt with the doctrine of part performance in property transactions.

Highlighted bona fide purchase and rights of purchasers.

Focused on adverse possession and continuous possession criteria.

Discussed land acquisition and compensation rights.

Recognized right to property as a fundamental right before the 44th Amendment.

Established the difference between lease and license.

Clarified tenant rights and eviction procedures.

Re-examined adverse possession and its impact on ownership.

Discussed the doctrine of lis pendens (Section 52 of TPA).

Held that mortgaged properties can be taken over by secured creditors.

Discussed adverse possession and hostile claims.

Affirmed possession rights and recovery of property.

Related to land ceiling laws and excess land acquisition.

Upheld the constitutional validity of property acquisition laws.

Addressed unlawful state acquisition without compensation.

Examined benami transactions and ownership disputes.

Held that sale of property through GPA (General Power of Attorney) is invalid.

Established the doctrine of constructive trust in property disputes.

Discussed benami transactions and the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988.

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