The Doctrine of Adverse Possession in Property Law
Abstract One of the most controversial mechanisms of property law is the Doctrine of Adverse Possession. It gives the right to the individual who has been occupying the land of another person in an open, constant and unauthorized manner within a stipulated legal time frame to acquire complete legal ownership of such land. Fundamentally, the […]
SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE VS REALITY: LEGAL PROCESS, DELAYS, AND PRACTICAL BARRIERS IN CLAIMING FINANCIAL ASSETS
Introduction / Abstract Upon the death of an individual, financial institutions in India typically freeze bank accounts, fixed deposits, shares, and other securities to prevent unauthorised access. As a result, heirs and nominees are effectively barred from collecting or transferring these assets without formal legal authorisation. This immediate operational response raises a precise legal question: […]