Specific Relief Act blog
Plain-language explanations of Supreme Court of India judgments tagged Specific Relief Act on NyaSis.
Family & Property
Is a Buyer Protected Without Checking Old Records?
Skipping inquiries from the person in possession can destroy a buyer's bona fide claim. R.K. Mohammed Ubaidullah v. Hajee C. Abdul Wahab (2000): claim denied.
10 min read
Business & Tax
Can an Employer Enforce a Non-Compete Clause?
Can a company bar you from a rival after resigning? Percept D'Mark v. Zaheer Khan (2006): post-term restraint is prima facie void under Section 27.
12 min read
Family & Property
Can a Caretaker or Relative Claim Your House?
Can a caretaker, watchman or relative claim your house? Maria Sequeria Fernandes v. Erasmo Sequeria (2012) says no without a valid rent, lease or licence.
9 min read
Family & Property
Do Tax and Electricity Bills Prove Land Ownership?
Do property tax and electricity bills make you the owner? In Poona Ram v. Moti Ram (2019), the Supreme Court said no; settled possession is essential.
7 min read
Family & Property
Can a Seller Keep Token Money and Refuse to Sell?
Seller took token money for a house, then refuses to register? In Sughar Singh v. Hari Singh (2021), the Supreme Court restored specific performance.
10 min read
Family & Property
Until when can you sue to Cancel a Fraud Sale Deed?
Can a fraudulent sale deed be challenged years later? Prem Singh v. Birbal (2006) fixes the filing windows and restores a time-bar by the Supreme Court.
7 min read