My husband passed away 12 years ago, and since then, my mother-in-law has been living with her daughter. She owns two properties and we’ve been living on the top floor of her house for the past 11 years due to a property dispute. Can I build an additional floor on the terrace?

Under Indian law, you likely cannot build an additional floor on the terrace without your mother-in-law’s consent as you are not the owner of the property. The property dispute does not automatically grant you the right to make alterations, and any construction could be considered illegal without proper permission. Consulting a lawyer specializing in property law is recommended to understand your rights and options.