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Papers That Do NOT Prove You Own a Property: The Supreme Court's Full Scorecard

Registration, mutation/patta, GPA sale bundles, even a registered Will — the Supreme Court has ruled each of these does NOT legally prove property ownership in India. Here's the full scorecard.

24 July 2026·17 min

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Registered ≠ Owned: What the Sub-Registrar Never Checks

The Supreme Court has confirmed twice in 2025 that registration is a ministerial process, not a title check, and that mutation entries prove nothing about ownership. Here's what a registered sale deed actually does and doesn't tell you.

24 July 2026·10 min

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Circle Rate, Guideline Value, Ready Reckoner: India's Official Property Rates Explained

One concept, many state names. How circle rate vs market value controls stamp duty and your income tax under Sections 50C and 56(2)(x).

7 June 2026·9 min

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Understanding RERA: How It Protects Property Buyers in AP and Telangana

A complete guide to RERA protections for property buyers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana -- covering escrow safeguards, defect warranties, complaint filing, and how to verify projects on official portals.

14 May 2026·10 min

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Property Tax Assessment in India: How It Works and What Every Homeowner Must Know

Learn how property tax is assessed in India using ARV, UAS, and CVS methods. Understand common assessment mistakes, penalties, and how to verify tax status before buying property.

5 March 2026·12 min

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Legal Basics

Papers That Do NOT Prove You Own a Property: The Supreme Court's Full Scorecard

Registration, mutation/patta, GPA sale bundles, even a registered Will — the Supreme Court has ruled each of these does NOT legally prove property ownership in India. Here's the full scorecard.

24 July 2026·17 min

Read →

Legal Basics

Registered ≠ Owned: What the Sub-Registrar Never Checks

The Supreme Court has confirmed twice in 2025 that registration is a ministerial process, not a title check, and that mutation entries prove nothing about ownership. Here's what a registered sale deed actually does and doesn't tell you.

24 July 2026·10 min

Read →

Legal Basics

Circle Rate, Guideline Value, Ready Reckoner: India's Official Property Rates Explained

One concept, many state names. How circle rate vs market value controls stamp duty and your income tax under Sections 50C and 56(2)(x).

7 June 2026·9 min

Read →

Legal Basics

Understanding RERA: How It Protects Property Buyers in AP and Telangana

A complete guide to RERA protections for property buyers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana -- covering escrow safeguards, defect warranties, complaint filing, and how to verify projects on official portals.

14 May 2026·10 min

Read →

Legal Basics

Property Tax Assessment in India: How It Works and What Every Homeowner Must Know

Learn how property tax is assessed in India using ARV, UAS, and CVS methods. Understand common assessment mistakes, penalties, and how to verify tax status before buying property.

5 March 2026·12 min

Read →