Property, Real Estate & Waqf
Title disputes, partition suits, RERA complaints, DDA and land acquisition matters, and waqf estate restructuring.
Property law governs ownership, transfer and inheritance of land and buildings. It draws on the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the Registration Act, 1908, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, state land laws, personal laws of succession and, for waqf property, the Waqf Act, 1995.
The firm's property work ranges from large title disputes with public authorities, including a challenge to title against the DDA and a public sector undertaking, to family partition suits, RERA complaints against developers, and the restructuring of a waqf estate of more than 1,400 acres.
We also handle the transactional side: due diligence before purchase, sale deeds, gift deeds, wills and succession, and registration.
What we handle
- Title disputes, declaration and injunction suits
- Partition suits among family members and co-owners
- RERA complaints for delayed possession and refund
- DDA, land acquisition and demolition matters
- Waqf property, mutawalli and Waqf Tribunal matters
- Sale deeds, gift deeds, wills, probate and succession certificates
Frequently asked questions
What can a homebuyer do if the builder has delayed possession in Delhi?
File a complaint before the Real Estate Regulatory Authority for refund with interest under Section 18 of RERA, or for possession with compensation for delay. For larger groups, or where the builder is insolvent, an IBC application may be the stronger route.
How is a partition suit filed?
A co-owner files a suit in the civil court where the property is situated, seeking a preliminary decree declaring shares and a final decree dividing the property. Court fee in Delhi depends on whether the plaintiff is in possession.
Which court hears waqf property disputes?
The Waqf Tribunal constituted under the Waqf Act, 1995 has jurisdiction over most disputes about waqf property, subject to the High Court's revisional powers. The law has seen recent amendments and challenges, so current advice should be taken.
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- Waqf Property Disputes in India: Jurisdiction of the Waqf Tribunal and Rights of Mutawallis and BeneficiariesWaqf property is governed by a dedicated statute and a dedicated tribunal, and the law has changed significantly with the 2025 amendment.15 July 2025
- Filing a RERA Complaint for Delayed Possession: Refund, Interest or Possession with CompensationRERA gives homebuyers a specialised forum against developers who miss the promised possession date.01 July 2025
- Partition Suits in Delhi: Dividing Family Property When Co-owners DisagreeWhen co-owners cannot agree on dividing an inherited house or plot, a partition suit is the legal route to a share by metes and bounds or a sale.17 June 2025
- Buying Property in Delhi: The Legal Due Diligence Checklist Before You PayDelhi property carries specific risks: leasehold plots, unauthorised colonies, power-of-attorney transactions and builder floors without sanction.03 June 2025
The information on this page is general and does not constitute legal advice. Limitation periods and procedures depend on the facts of each matter; please take advice before acting.