Top 10 Property Law Judgments I January 1st-15th, 2026 I LegalWiki !
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Suit for Mandatory Injunction Not Maintainable When Title is Disputed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that a suit for mandatory injunction simpliciter is not maintainable where there is a serious dispute regarding title, possession, or identity of the property. Read More
Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Plea Against UMEED Portal’s Classification of Waqf Properties
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea challenging the UMEED portal’s classification of waqf properties, which provides only a “Waqf by User” option and not “Waqf by Survey.” Read More
Advocate’s Office in Residential House is Professional, Not Commercial Use: MP High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that an advocate’s office operating from a residential building constitutes a professional activity and not a commercial use. Read More
Maintenance Claim Against Husband’s Property Not Limited by HAMA: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that a Hindu wife is entitled to seek maintenance from her husband’s immovable property even dehors the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956. Read More
Deletion of Deceased Tenant’s Name from RoR Requires Tahasildar Enquiry: Orissa High Court
The Orissa High Court has held that a writ petition cannot be entertained for the deletion of a deceased person’s name from the Record of Rights (RoR) without following the statutory mutation process. Read More
Vendor is Necessary Party in Specific Performance Suits Even after Transferring Property: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that in suits for specific performance of an agreement to sell immovable property, the vendor is a necessary party even if the property has been transferred to a third party. Read More
Registered Property Title Prevails over Oral Family Settlement Claims: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals claiming joint ownership of a residential property based on an alleged oral family settlement, holding that a registered conveyance deed confers decisive title. Read More
Revenue Entries Do Not Confer Title & No Legal Right Arises from Mere Name In Records: HP High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court reiterated that the mere presence of a person’s name in revenue records does not confer ownership or create any enforceable legal right over immovable property. Read More
Landowner Barred from Reclaiming Land Surrendered under Development Plan: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court held that a landowner who voluntarily surrendered land reserved for a public purpose under a sanctioned Development Plan cannot later reclaim it after enjoying planning benefits for decades. Read More
Delhi High Court Says Revisional Power Under Delhi Rent Act Is Supervisory, Not Appellate
The Delhi High Court dismissed a tenant’s revision petition challenging an eviction order passed under Section 25B of the Delhi Rent Control Act. Read More
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