India: Conveyancing

Defective land titles in India pose significant risks to property buyers, often revealing that ownership is far more complicated than what appears in official documents. Understanding the complexities of property due diligence and title verification becomes crucial for anyone looking to invest in Indian real estate. This podcast explores the hidden challenges and legal intricacies that can turn a seemingly straightforward property purchase into a legal nightmare.

Understanding the title search process is essential before purchasing property in India. This guide walks through the critical steps of verifying ownership documents, checking Sub-Registrar records, examining encumbrances, and reviewing mutation entries to ensure clear title and avoid legal complications in property transactions.

In Indian real estate practice, there is a widely-held belief that once a sale deed is registered, the transaction is complete and the buyer acquires the absolute, title to the property.

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (Act) was enacted on 25 March 2016. A total of 59 sections were notified by the Central Government on 27 April 2016, which came into force...

India's economy is growing and growing fast. In fact, it has the potential to become the world's 3rd largest economy in the coming decade.

Avikshit Moral, Partner at Juris Corp gives his perspectives on a foray of legal issues.