Manju 18 July 2021

Criminal Behavior of legal heirs

Hi, could you please help me for one query.
We have purchased 3 cents of house site with specific boundaries from one person (let's say X ) in 1960 through registered sale deed. Now, X legal heirs objecting to do anything in it and we are lack of man power to stop them. In the sale deed, X clearly mentioned "he was selling the land for their family expenses and his legal heirs don't have any right over it." but, still they are objecting by coming with gangs to surrender it to other person.
Is this attitude comes under criminal behavior and can we file criminal suit along with civil suit?

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A property owner who purchased land in 1960 via a registered sale deed is facing objections from the seller's legal heirs. Despite the deed stating the heirs have no rights, they are attempting to reclaim the property. The discussion explores whether this constitutes criminal behaviour and if criminal charges like extortion or trespass can be filed alongside civil action. Legal advice suggests filing a criminal complaint directly with the police is feasible and potentially more effective than a civil suit alone.

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Doveson (advocate) 19 July 2021

you can very well file a criminal complaint with the police station which has the jurisdiction over that place. put charges of extortion, trespass etc. a civil case is not at all required and i would strongly advice you against filing a civil suit in the matter.

Dr J C Vashista (Advocate) 19 July 2021

The LRs of vendor (presumed X in the instant post) who have stated to have sold property in 1960 have no (NO) right, interest, claim or title.

You may proceed in civil as well as criminal case against such persons.

It is better to consult and engage a local prudent lawyer for better appreciation of facts / documents, professional advise and necessary proceeding.

P. Venu (Advocate) 21 July 2021

"Now, X legal heirs objecting to do anything in it and we are lack of man power to stop them." What is it that they are proposing to do and how they are objecting?

Anyhow, who is in possession/occupation of the property?