Property, Real Estate & Waqf Law
Title disputes, property transactions, RERA matters, and specialised waqf (Islamic trust) property litigation.
Property disputes in India are rarely simple – layered ownership history, unregistered agreements, and, for a significant share of land in Uttar Pradesh, waqf status all add complexity. Lexcrest advises on property transactions, title disputes, and matters involving waqf (Islamic charitable trust) property, an area of particular focus for the firm.
How We Help
- Title verification and due diligence before purchase
- Sale deed, gift deed, and lease agreement drafting
- Property partition and co-ownership disputes
- Waqf property disputes, mutawalli (trustee) matters, and proceedings before the Waqf Tribunal
- Adverse possession and encroachment claims
- Real estate disputes under RERA
Our Approach
For transactions, prevention is the priority – thorough title verification before money changes hands avoids the disputes we otherwise spend years litigating. For waqf matters specifically, we bring familiarity with the Waqf Act framework and the specific procedural requirements before Waqf Tribunals, which differ from ordinary civil courts.
When to Consult a Property Advocate
Before you buy, sell, or accept property as a gift or inheritance, and immediately if you discover a property you have an interest in is disputed, encroached upon, or subject to a waqf claim.
Common questions about Property, Real Estate & Waqf Law
Waqf properties are recorded in state Waqf Board records. We carry out due diligence checks against these records along with standard revenue and registration records before any transaction.
The Waqf Tribunal is a specialised forum for disputes relating to waqf property, with its own procedure under the Waqf Act. Ordinary civil courts generally do not have jurisdiction over these disputes.
Only with the consent of all co-owners, or through a partition suit if consent cannot be reached. We can advise on the fastest realistic route for your situation.