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Delhi High Court Rules Joint Property Ownership Unshared

10/2/2025

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The Delhi High Court ruled a husband cannot claim sole ownership of jointly held property, even after paying all EMIs.
Delivered on September 22, the ruling says jointly acquired property cannot be Stridhan, reserved for gifts for exclusive ownership.
The wife’s claim to 50% of sale proceeds under Stridhan was rejected; cruelty allegations were dismissed, and divorce denial upheld.

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Story summary

The Delhi High Court ruled a husband cannot claim sole ownership of jointly held property, even after paying all EMIs.
Delivered on September 22, the ruling says jointly acquired property cannot be Stridhan, reserved for gifts for exclusive ownership.
The wife’s claim to 50% of sale proceeds under Stridhan was rejected; cruelty allegations were dismissed, and divorce denial upheld.