Property Transfer Disputes: Challenging Fraudulent or Invalid Transfers

Learn how Indian law deals with fraudulent or invalid property transfers and the remedies available to protect ownership rights.

Advocate Harshit Sachar

9/8/20251 min read

Property Transfer Disputes: Challenging Fraudulent or Invalid Transfers : Sachar Law Firm
Property Transfer Disputes: Challenging Fraudulent or Invalid Transfers : Sachar Law Firm

Property transfer is one of the most crucial legal acts, but unfortunately, it is also prone to fraud and malpractice. Disputes often arise when a property is sold through misrepresentation, coercion, forgery, or by a person without legal ownership rights.

✅ Common Causes of Property Transfer Disputes

  1. Forgery of documents – Fake signatures or fabricated sale deeds.

  2. Misrepresentation – Seller hides material facts such as existing mortgages.

  3. Transfer by unauthorized persons – When property is sold by someone without legal title.

  4. Coercion or undue influence – When consent of the transferor is not free.

  5. Stamp duty and registration errors – Improperly registered documents cause disputes later.

⚖ Legal Remedies Available

  1. Cancellation of Sale Deed – A civil suit can be filed to cancel a fraudulent transfer.

  2. Declaration of Ownership – Courts can declare the true owner of property.

  3. Criminal Action – FIR for fraud, forgery, or cheating.

  4. Injunction Orders – To restrain further illegal transfers.

  5. Rectification Deed – In case of clerical or registration errors.

📌 Why Legal Help is Essential

Challenging a fraudulent transfer involves both civil and criminal proceedings. Immediate legal action ensures rightful ownership is protected.

💡 This blog is Sachar Law Firm’s viewpoint for general awareness and reading purposes.