Property & Real Estate Law

Scope of Discussion

• Case Merit Assessment: Quick review of your situation like tenant disputes, property fraud suspicion, or inheritance queries.
• Legal Roadmap: Verbal outline of necessary legal steps like filing a suit or sending a legal notice.
• Cost Estimation: Providing a clear quote for subsequent legal actions like filing or drafting.

Mode & Delivery

• Format: Telephonic or Video Call preferred; In-person at Dwarka Chamber available on request.
• Language: Communication in accessible Hindi and English to avoid heavy legal jargon.
• Document Review: Rapid glance at 1 to 2 key documents like a Rent Agreement or FIR copy if shared digitally.

Investigation Phase

• Chain of Title Check: Verifying ownership history for the last 12 to 30 years to ensure the seller actually owns the land.
• Litigation Search: Checking district and high court records to ensure no Stay Order or Title Suit is pending against the property.
• Revenue Record Verification: Cross-referencing the Ledger and Mutation records at the local municipal office.

Reporting

• Legal Search Report: A written document categorizing the property as Clear, Encumbered, or Disputed.
• Document Validation: Physical inspection of original deeds to check for signs of forgery.
• RERA Compliance Check: Verifying the project RERA registration status for under-construction properties.

Drafting & Legality

• Custom Legal Drafting: Creation of a watertight Gift Deed, Sale Deed, or Will tailored to protect specific terms.
• Loophole Closure: Ensuring the draft adheres strictly to the Registration Act to prevent court invalidity.
• Revisions: One round of revision to adjust specific terms like payment timelines or possession dates.

Registration Support

• Process Guidance: Complete guidance on calculating and paying the correct Stamp Duty.
• On-Site Support: An associate advocate accompanies you to the Sub-Registrar office to handle formalities.
• Witness Coordination: Guidance on ID proofs and photos required for the two mandatory witnesses.

Exclusions

• Cost of Stamp Paper and Government Challan fees are to be paid by the client.

Case Preparation

• Strategy Formulation: Defining the legal angle under Specific Relief Act, Rent Control Act, or RERA.
• Legal Notice: Drafting and sending a strong mandatory Legal Notice to the opposite party.
• Petition Drafting: Comprehensive writing of the Plaint, Affidavit of Evidence, and List of Documents.

Court Filing

• Registry Management: Handling the physical filing of the case at the appropriate court jurisdiction.
• First Hearing: Appearance by the advocate for the admission hearing to get the notice issued.
• Defect Curing: Resolving any technical objections raised by the court registry during filing.

Exclusions

• Court Fees and per-hearing appearance fees after the initial admission stage.