In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India held that in a suit for partition of joint property, every interested party is deemed a plaintiff. This means that each co-sharer has the right to initiate and pursue a partition suit, and no one co-sharer can prevent another from doing so.
In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India held that in a suit for partition of joint property, every interested party is deemed a plaintiff. This means that each co-sharer has the right to initiate and pursue a partition suit, and no one co-sharer can prevent another from doing so.
Partition of immovable assets like property is quite common in India. It is undertaken when the owners wish to take the portion entitled solely to them by way of inheritance, or gift, and own it independently. Usually, a partition suit takes around two or three years to complete the proceedings.
Anyone who co-owns real property can file a petition for a partition action. State laws give property owners who share ownership of real property the right to file a partition lawsuit and request a forced sale of the property.
Texas courts are required to partition property even if only one co-owner makes such a request, and the courts have no wiggle room or discretion. The court must order the property partitioned. Partition is sometimes referred to as a “forced sale.” Partition only applies to real property and not personal property.
In a partition suit, a court is required to define the shares of the parties, identify the joint properties which are to be partitioned, allocate properties to parties as per their respective shares and put the parties in possession of properties allocated to them.
Some ways in which the Goa Civil Code is different from other Indian laws include: A married couple jointly holds ownership of all the assets owned (before the marriage) or acquired (after the marriage) by each spouse. In case of a divorce, each spouse is entitled to a half share of the assets.
To ensure a smooth and efficient partition of land and property, follow these steps: Initiate Open Communication. Start by having an open and honest discussion with other co-owners. Gather Essential Documents. Consult a Legal Expert. Draft a Partition Deed or File a Partition Suit. Follow Court Procedures.
The process of partition action starts with one or more owners filing a petition in court. The court then examines the real estate details and the owners' interests to decide on the best division method.
FOR OBTAINING PARTITION OF LAND: A decree holder or a co-holder of land can apply for partition on plain paper under section 61 of Land Revenue Code along with following documents:- Latest Form I and XIV duly mutated in the name of the applicant (1 original + 1 attested / notarised)