My brother and I bought a plot in Delhi 30 years ago. I added his name to the property out of love and affection, but he didn’t contribute financially. Now he’s back from the US and wants a share of the property. Does he have any legal claim? Is there a limitation law that could prevent this?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › My brother and I bought a plot in Delhi 30 years ago. I added his name to the property out of love and affection, but he didn’t contribute financially. Now he’s back from the US and wants a share of the property. Does he have any legal claim? Is there a limitation law that could prevent this?
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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

My brother and I bought a plot in Delhi 30 years ago. I added his name to the property out of love and affection, but he didn’t contribute financially. Now he’s back from the US and wants a share of the property. Does he have any legal claim? Is there a limitation law that could prevent this?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

Under Indian law, your brother has a legal claim to the property as his name is on the title. The Limitation Act of 1963 doesn’t apply here because your brother’s claim is based on ownership, not on a debt or contract.

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