Civil & property
Title, possession, partition and civil remedies concerning property. The first step is to understand the facts, the relevant documents and the stage your matter has reached.
Matters within this area
- Title and possession disputes
- Partition and co-ownership
- Civil suits and injunctions
What to bring
Bring the complete papers, including attachments and previous responses. Useful starting documents can include the following.
- Title deeds and connected agreements
- Current and historical revenue records
- Relevant notices, maps and court orders
Questions before we speak
How do I arrange a conversation?
Call or email the office with your preferred time and a brief description of the subject. Arrange the discussion before sending sensitive documents.
Can you assess the likely result from a short message?
A meaningful assessment depends on the facts, complete documents, applicable law and procedural stage. A short message is a starting point for arranging that review.
Guides for this area
Browse all 35 guidesBuying property in Srinagar — preparing a document file
Start with the seller's title chain, current land records, property identity and the proposed deed. No single extract provides a complete purchase assessment.
Civil & PropertyReading a property’s chain of title
Follow each transfer from the earlier owner to the present seller and identify gaps. A recent deed should be examined with the rights its transferor actually held.
Civil & PropertyA sale agreement and a registered sale deed
An agreement to sell and a completed sale perform different legal functions. Payment or possession alone should not be described as a registered conveyance.
Civil & PropertyPossession under an agreement to sell
Possession and ownership are separate issues. An agreement-based possession claim requires examination of the contract, registration requirements and the legal…
Civil & PropertySpecific performance of a property agreement
A claim to compel performance requires more than showing that an agreement exists. The contract, statutory conditions and the claimant's own conduct matter.
Civil & PropertyReadiness and willingness in a property contract dispute
Preserve evidence of what you did to perform the agreement, not merely a statement that you always intended to buy. Conduct and financial arrangements can be…