Fraudulent Transfer of Property: Dispute & Remedy

With increasing incidents of real estate fraud and growing legal awareness among property owners, Fraudulent Transfer of Property: Dispute & Remedy by Y.P. Bhagat and Kumar Keshav serves as an essential legal guide for navigating complex property disputes in India. It is tailored for legal professionals, students and property owners seeking clarity on property law and its remedies.

The book provides a detailed overview of:

• Legal principles governing the transfer and registration of immovable property
• Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and its impact on property transactions
• Legal validity and implications of contracts and agreements for property transfer
• Fraudulent transactions and how to challenge them under Indian property law
• Effective remedies under the Registration Act, Specific Relief Act, 1963, and other applicable laws
• Special focus on cases involving minors’ property, succession, and family arbitration

It also includes practical and case-based discussions on:

• Sale Deeds - including cancellation, limitation periods, and third-party claims
• Agreements for Sale - addressing overwriting, alterations, and invalid terms
• Unregistered Instruments - legal risks and enforceability
• Wills and Powers of Attorney - disputes, revocation, and misuse
• Mutation of Property - procedural and legal implications
• Succession Laws - rights of heirs and remedies in inheritance disputes
• Family Arbitration - resolving intra-family property conflicts
• Minor’s Property - legal safeguards and guardianship limitations
• Stamp Duty and Registration - requirements and penalties
• Forged Documents and Fraudulent Ownership - detection and legal recourse

By blending statutory interpretation with real-world case law, this authoritative volume equips readers with the tools to prevent, identify and resolve property fraud.