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Legal advice and representation for title, possession, partition, tenancy, inheritance, contracts, encroachment and other civil disputes.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹25,000 – ₹3,00,000 Concessional Price
- Typical duration
- 90 days
Service overview
A broad civil-property dispute service covering ownership, possession, contractual and family-property conflicts.
The work starts with the documents and the legal route available for the particular dispute or compliance issue. Property, acquisition, tax and RERA matters can involve different authorities and limitation periods.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
Property owners, co-owners, tenants, landlords, heirs, buyers, sellers and parties to disputed property or civil contracts.
Seek advice as soon as a notice, award, demand, missed possession date or dispute arises. Deadlines and the stage of the matter can determine which remedies remain available.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
The professional would reconstruct the facts, review the title chain and contractual documents, identify limitation and jurisdiction issues, assess the evidence and recommend whether negotiation, notice, suit, arbitration or another proceeding is appropriate.
How the work would proceed:
- The review would begin with the chain of title, agreements, possession history and the identities of everyone claiming an interest
- The professional would build a chronology, check prior notices and proceedings, and assess limitation, jurisdiction and the relief that a court could realistically grant
- They would then advise whether a negotiated settlement, notice, interim injunction, suit or other route is appropriate and prepare the relevant pleadings and supporting document set
Key deliverables
Legal opinion, notice, plaint or written statement, interim injunction application, partition claim, specific-performance proceedings, evidence plan and appeal advice.
The work product should distinguish the legal position, supporting evidence, proposed remedy and next deadline. Court or authority representation should be included expressly rather than assumed from document-drafting work.
Standard turnaround time
- Initial case assessment: 5–10 working days.
- Draft pleadings: normally 7–20 working days depending on complexity.
Preparation time depends on whether the title, tax, acquisition or project records are complete. Obtaining certified records, valuation material or third-party certificates can extend the preparation period.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
- Court fees are jurisdiction-specific and often depend on the nature and valuation of the relief claimed
- Litigation duration cannot be responsibly guaranteed
- Outcomes depend on evidence, limitation, jurisdiction and the court's decision
Court fees, RERA filing fees, stamp duty, government charges and professional fees are separate. The exact government fee should be checked against the relevant State rules or current portal before filing.
Forms & filings involved
Plaint, written statement, applications for interim relief, affidavits, appeals and other court-specific filings.
The correct forms depend on the statute, State, authority and stage of the matter. The filing set should be confirmed after the records are reviewed, not selected from a generic checklist alone.
Documents required
Title deeds, mutation/revenue records, agreements, notices, possession records, tax receipts, correspondence, wills and previous litigation papers.
Documents should be supplied in chronological order, including adverse notices, earlier orders and any prior settlement. Missing pages or inconsistent names and dates should be identified before the matter is filed.
What we need from you
A complete chronology, copies of all relevant documents and disclosure of earlier disputes or settlements.
Please identify all deadlines and earlier proceedings at the outset. Do not withhold an adverse document because it appears unhelpful; it may affect the choice of remedy and how the case is presented.
Important conditions
A title dispute should not be advised on the basis of one deed alone. The chain of title and revenue/registration records must be examined together.
The assessment depends on jurisdiction, limitation, standing and the specific statutory regime. An initial review may identify a need for specialist valuation, tax advice or a separate technical report.
Additional information
Property disputes are particularly sensitive to limitation periods and local land and registration records.
Where a matter overlaps with tax, land records, RERA or civil litigation, the engagement should make clear which linked steps are included and which require separate instructions.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
What are common property disputes?
Title disputes, partition among co-owners, illegal possession, boundary disputes and disputes over sale agreements.
How long does a civil suit take?
Often several years through trial; interim relief such as an injunction can come much sooner.
What is an injunction?
A court order restraining a party from doing something, such as selling or building on a disputed property, until the case is decided.
Is mediation possible in property disputes?
Yes. Courts frequently refer civil disputes to mediation, and settlements can be recorded as decrees.