Property Fraud in India (2025): What Every Buyer Must Know Before It's Too Late
Property fraud cases are on the rise in India, especially in Delhi NCR, Noida, and Gurugram. From fake documents to encroachments, innocent buyers and landowners are losing crores.
Whether you're buying land, inheriting property, or fighting a builder — here’s what you MUST know 👇
⚠️ Common Types of Property Fraud in 2025
Fake Property Documents (forged sale deeds, duplicate NOCs)
Illegal Possession (someone occupying your property without rights)
Benami Transactions (property in someone else’s name to evade taxes)
Fraudulent Builders (delayed projects, double selling)
Encroachment of Vacant Land or Ancestral Property
Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 420, 406, 467, 468 deal with cheating, criminal breach of trust, and forgery
Transfer of Property Act, Registration Act, and RERA Act provide legal rights to buyers
Civil suits for possession, injunction, and title declaration are legal remedies
FIR can be filed in case of criminal fraud
💡 Tip: Always register your property and get mutation done. Avoid power-of-attorney-only deals!
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