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  Step-by-Step Delhi Property Registration Process, Stamp Duty, Documents, Circle Rates & Key Legal Rules   NEW DELHI:  Buying property is one of the biggest financial decisions a person makes, and ensuring that the ownership is  legally secured  is a crucial part of the process. When a property is bought or sold, the ownership must be officially recorded with the government. This process is known as  property registration . It ensures that the transfer of ownership is  legally recognised  and properly entered into  public records .  If a property is not registered, the transaction may not have proper legal standing, and the buyer can face  serious difficulties in proving ownership , especially in the event of disputes or legal challenges.  In India, property registration is mainly governed by the  Registration Act, 1908 , which requires most transactions involving immovable property to be...

  A Comprehensive Guide to the Legal Framework, Statutory Provisions, and Landmark Judgments Governing Partition of Ancestral Property in India NEW DELHI : Property disputes within families are quite common in India, especially when it comes to  ancestral property . Over generations, families often continue to use or occupy property  without formally dividing it or maintaining clear records . Problems usually begin when one member tries to sell the property, claim  exclusive ownership , or when heirs start asserting their  respective shares . Under Hindu law, ancestral property creates a  coparcenary , which means certain family members automatically acquire  rights in the property by birth . Because  multiple people have legal rights in the same property , disagreements frequently arise over  shares, inheritance, or decisions taken by the family head  regarding the property. As a result, courts in India regularly deal with such disputes...