A widow can claim her right in her deceased husband's property by filing a partition suit or claiming her share as a legal heir under the applicable personal law. If the husband died intestate, she is entitled to a share along with other legal heirs. She may also apply for a legal heir certificate to support her claim.

No, a landowner cannot evict a tenant without court proceedings. Eviction must follow the due process of law by filing a suit for eviction before the appropriate rent control or civil court, based on valid legal grounds such as non-payment of rent or breach of agreement.

To obtain a stay on arrest from the High Court, the accused must file an anticipatory bail application under section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The application should include details of the case, grounds for seeking protection, and any supporting documents. The court may issue a notice to the state and hear both sides before granting interim protection or final relief. If satisfied, the court may pass an order restraining arrest for a specified period or until further orders.

Yes, a tenant cannot claim ownership through adverse possession because their possession is permissive, not hostile. Adverse possession requires continuous, open, and hostile possession without the owner's consent, which is not applicable in a landlord-tenant relationship.

illegal construction on public land is dealt with through legal action by local authorities. a notice is usually issued to the encroacher. if no response or action is taken, demolition is carried out. authorities may file a case in court for eviction. fines or penalties can be imposed. in some cases, police assistance is used. repeated offenders may face criminal charges.

In a property dispute suit, the following types of evidence are admissible:

1. Registered documents such as sale deeds, title deeds, gift deeds, and wills
2. Revenue records including khasra, khatauni, and land revenue extracts
3. Proof of possession like electricity bills, water bills, and property tax receipts
4. Survey maps or site plans issued by government authorities
5. Oral testimony from witnesses familiar with the property
6. Photographs or videos showing physical possession or property boundaries
7. Certified copies of previous court judgments involving the property
8. Mutation records showing changes in ownership in revenue records

hindu law follows hindu succession act. muslim law follows shariat.
hindus have ancestral and self-acquired property. muslims have only self-acquired concept.
hindus follow equal inheritance. muslims follow fixed quranic shares.
hindu daughters get same share as sons. muslim daughters get half of son’s share.
hindus have joint family property. muslims do not.

India is reforming land record management through digital initiatives like ULPIN (a unique land ID), online registration, and drone-based mapping under the SVAMITVA scheme. The government is integrating land data with banks, courts, and language tools. Urban areas are being mapped through the Naksha project, and states like Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh have launched their own digital platforms. These reforms aim to reduce disputes, improve transparency, and make land services accessible online.

A title suit is filed in a civil court by presenting a plaint that explains the facts of ownership, boundaries of the property, and the relief sought. The court should have proper territorial and monetary jurisdiction, and the required court fee must be paid.

To prove the title, the plaintiff must provide documents such as sale deed, mutation records, property tax receipts, and other ownership papers. Continuous possession and oral evidence can also support the case.
The court checks whether the plaintiff has proved legal ownership. If satisfied, it may declare the title and also grant possession if needed.

A suit for declaration is filed to declare a person's legal right or status, such as ownership or title over a property. It does not involve taking back possession.
A suit for possession is filed to recover physical possession of a property from someone who is wrongfully occupying it.