Possession & Encroachment Disputes
Finding someone occupying your property — or being pushed out of your own home — calls for quick, correct steps. NyayGo reviews your title and possession records and coordinates an independent enrolled advocate to act through the proper legal process.
Where these disputes are decided
Possession disputes are decided by civil courts, which can order recovery of possession and grant injunctions. A person dispossessed without due process can seek restoration of possession quickly under the Specific Relief Act, where the suit is brought within six months. Adverse possession claims depend on long, open and continuous occupation — generally twelve years for private property under the Limitation Act.
Possession disputes we help with
Illegal possession
Someone occupying your property without any legal right.
Unlawful eviction
Being removed from a property without due legal process.
Recovery of possession
Getting back possession through the courts.
Trespassing on property
Unauthorised entry onto your land or building.
Unauthorized occupation
A relative, caretaker or former tenant refusing to leave.
Adverse possession claims
Defending against, or raising, a claim based on long occupation.
Useful to share
- Title documents of the property
- Proof of your possession (utility bills, tax receipts)
- Photographs or videos of the occupation
- Police complaints or notices already sent
- A timeline of when the occupation began
How it works
Share the matter
Tell us what happened, in confidence, and the kind of help you want. Enquiring is free.
Records review
The relevant documents are reviewed to understand where you stand.
Scope and fee agreed
An independent enrolled advocate confirms scope and fee with you before any work begins.
Next step
Consultation, legal notice, mediation, complaint or court proceedings, as advised for your facts.
Common questions
Someone has occupied my vacant plot. What should I do?
Document the occupation, avoid taking the law into your own hands, and get advice quickly. Typical steps are a police complaint where appropriate, a legal notice and a civil suit for possession with an injunction.
Can someone get ownership of my property by living there for years?
Adverse possession is a narrow doctrine: the occupier must prove hostile, open and continuous possession for the statutory period — generally twelve years for private property. Acting early protects your position.
Can NyayGo guarantee the result?
No. Outcomes depend on the facts, the evidence and the law, and no one can lawfully guarantee a result. The advocate on your matter will explain the options and the risks.
Someone occupying your property?
Share the matter in confidence. Scope and fee are agreed before any work begins.
