Land & Property Disputes Guide

Property litigation is one of the most common forms of legal disputes in India, often involving complex documentation and family histories.

Common Types of Land Disputes

• Title Disputes: Conflict over the ownership of the property.
• Boundary Disputes: Conflict over the exact measurement or borders of adjacent lands.
• Partition Suits: Filed for division of ancestral property among legal heirs.
• Encroachment: Illegal occupation of land by a third party.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Issues related to eviction or non-payment of rent.

Legal Remedies

Depending on the nature of the dispute, an advocate may recommend:

• Title Suit: Filed to seek a declaration of ownership from the court.
• Suit for Injunction: To stop someone from selling or altering the property.
• Suit for Possession: To recover possession from an illegal occupant.
• RERA Complaint: For disputes with builders regarding delay or quality.

Adverse Possession

Under Indian law, if a person occupies a property openly and continuously for more than 12 years without the owner's permission and without interruption, they may claim ownership through 'Adverse Possession'.

Revenue Courts vs Civil Courts

Agricultural land disputes (like mutation and partition of farmland) are often handled by Revenue Courts (Tehsildar/Collector), whereas urban property and title issues are handled by Civil Courts.