Agreement to Sell Does Not Convey Title, Stamp Duty Applies Only When Possession Is Delivered Under the Agreement: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that an agreement to sell between a landlord and a tenant already in possession is not a deemed conveyance unless possession is transferred or the tenancy is surrendered. It added that stamp duty applies only when possession follows.

“Electricity Is Part of Right to Life”: Delhi High Court Says Power Supply Cannot Be Denied Amid Tenant-Landlord Disputes

The Delhi High Court held that access to electricity is a fundamental right under Article 21 and cannot be denied to a person in lawful possession of a property. The Court ordered BSES to restore power without insisting on a landlord’s NOC despite a pending tenancy dispute.