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Can a Housing Loan Borrower Challenge the Bank's Valuation of Property?

saloni gautam — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:34:43 +0000

The bank has valued my mortgaged property at a figure significantly lower than its actual market value for the purpose of the SARFAESI auction. Can I challenge the bank's internal valuation of the property and insist on an independent market valuation before the auction proceeds?

Can a Court Order Partition of a Property That Is Physically Indivisible?

anirudhra gupta — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:32:52 +0000

The property at the centre of my partition suit is a small flat that cannot be physically divided among the co-owners. What does the court do when a property subject to partition proceedings is physically incapable of being divided — can it order sale and division of proceeds instead?

Can a Property Purchased Through Black Money Be Challenged in Court?

arpan toppo — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:31:09 +0000

The property I am disputing was purchased by the opposite party with unaccounted cash and the sale deed deliberately understates the consideration paid. Can I raise the issue of illegal unaccounted money used in a property purchase as part of my civil court case and how does this affect the validity of the transaction?

Can a Will Made Jointly by Husband and Wife Be Legally Valid?

arpit mahajan — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:30:02 +0000

My parents made a single joint will together leaving all their property to their children in equal shares. After my father's death my sibling is contesting this joint will. Is a joint will made by two persons together legally valid and enforceable under Indian law?

Can a Property Dispute Be Decided on Presumption of Ownership From Long Possession?

shivank diwivedi — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:28:40 +0000

I have no clear chain of title documents but my family has been in open and continuous possession of this land for over sixty years paying all taxes. Can a court decide a property dispute in my favour based on a legal presumption of ownership arising from long uninterrupted possession?

Can a Court Appoint an Advocate Commissioner to Record Local Evidence?

shivani mandloi — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:26:28 +0000

Important evidence in my property dispute relates to the physical condition, existing structures and boundaries of the land which cannot be adequately described through documents. Can the civil court appoint an advocate commissioner to visit the property, record observations and submit a report that will form part of the evidence?

Can a Property Dispute Be Settled Through Lok Adalat?

monita bagga — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:23:18 +0000

My property dispute has been pending in civil court for several years and both parties are incurring heavy legal costs. Can a property dispute including title and possession claims be referred to and settled through Lok Adalat and what is the legal status of a settlement reached there?

Can Ancestral Property Be Partitioned If One Heir Is Untraceable?

satyam mishra — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:21:36 +0000

One of the legal heirs to our ancestral property has been missing for several years and cannot be located despite efforts. Can the remaining legal heirs proceed with partition of ancestral property when one heir is missing or untraceable and how will the missing heir's share be handled?

Can a Shop Owner Claim Compensation if Municipal Work Damages Business?

anchal yadav — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:20:06 +0000

The municipal corporation is carrying out road widening work adjacent to my shop and has caused structural damage to my building and loss of customers due to blocked access. Can I claim compensation from the municipal authority for damage to my commercial property and business losses caused by their construction activity?

Can Interim Relief Be Granted Without Hearing the Other Side?

shreya singh — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:18:20 +0000

My neighbour is in the process of demolishing a boundary wall between our properties and the damage will be irreversible within hours. Can a civil court grant an urgent interim injunction against an ongoing irreversible act without first issuing notice to and hearing the other side?