Declaratory Suits

A declaratory suit asks the court to declare a person's legal character or right to property (Section 34, Specific Relief Act, 1963) — for example, that you are the owner of a property, that a document is void, or that a relationship or status exists. A suit may also seek cancellation of a document that is void or voidable (Section 31).

Where you can seek further relief, such as possession, you must ask for it in the same suit, and time limits apply — generally three years from when the right to sue arises.

When you may need this

• Someone is denying your title or rights
• A forged or fraudulent document has been executed
• You need a declaration of your status or share
• A sale deed or gift deed should be cancelled

How we handle it

1. We examine the documents and limitation
2. We decide the declaration and further relief to seek
3. We draft and file the suit
4. We lead evidence and argue the case

Documents to bring