#declaration of title

Bombay High Court reinforces that a declaration suit under Section 34 of the Specific Relief Act cannot be converted into a conveyance decree without an explicit prayer for specific performance. The ruling underscores procedural compliance, protecting landowners from unintended property transfers in co-operative housing disputes.

Punjab & Haryana HC clarifies that a co-sharer in continuous possession need not file a declaratory suit merely due to wrongful revenue mutation. The limitation period under the Limitation Act begins only when title is actively disputed or clouded, not upon erroneous record updates. This ruling protects possessory rights and prevents premature litigation over administrative errors.

Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that plaintiffs challenging a sale deed as void need not pay ad-valorem court fees based on sale consideration, per Suhrid Singh v. Randhir Singh.