Book excerpt: Property law covers a range of conditions related to property, including its ownership, maintenance and transfer. Considering the importance and cost involved, as well as the necessity of getting a place to live, knowledge of the relevant aspects of property law is very important. In this book, we briefly introduce various aspects of property law in India, including the Transfer of Property Act and Indian Succession Act. It is hoped that this book will serve an an introductory guide for those who want to be aware of the applicable laws related to property in India, those who might be thinking of buying property, or those are involved in property transactions or court cases related to property.