Previous suicide not revealed by seller

Dear Client,
Paranormal activities, Black magic, and other superstitious offenses violate the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Indian Constitution. While paranormal activities post-suicide and other superstitious things can not be proved in court, as there is no substantial proof, these things are not entertained by the court. While there is no special legislation to deal with the matter, you can still lodge an FIR at the local police station or file a criminal suit against the Seller under Section 306 of IPC (now Section 108 of BNS) seeking an investigation of the facts. However, based on a hearsay statement of the neighbour and your apprehension of paranormal activities post-suicide, it may be too hard to establish the criminal charge of abatement of suicide against the seller. Further, be informed that in the matter of the transaction of property, a buyer is required to be more vigilant and responsible than a seller to satisfy himself or herself with the status of the property. Moreover, a seller of immovable property, unless such person is engaged in the sale of a constructed house or the construction of homes or flats, does not come under the purview of the Consumer Protection Act, and consequently, no remedy or relief is feasible under the said Act. However, if you are well equipped with the substantial evidence behind your claim or complaint, you may file a criminal suit for criminal breach of trust and cheating against the seller before the Court of Judicial Magistrate, seeking appropriate relief in the matter. Hence, it is advisable to consult with an experienced property Lawyer for tailored advice and steps to navigate the issue in the right way.

Dear Client,

You may be able to take legal action against the seller only if you can prove that a suicide did occur in the flat, the seller knew about it, and intentionally concealed this fact from you.

There is no legal obligation for sellers to disclose past deaths unless specifically asked, and courts rarely cancel sales based on "stigmatized" properties unless there's clear fraud or misrepresentation. Since the title and documents are clear and there is no pending legal case, your legal options are limited unless you find official proof of the incident.

To verify if a suicide occurred, you can file an RTI with the local police station asking if any FIR, unnatural death, or suicide was registered at that address, or try checking news archives or asking the society office or security staff. If evidence confirms the suicide and the seller’s knowledge of it, you may consider filing a civil suit for misrepresentation or a complaint with the consumer forum for mental distress.

However, unless the seller voluntarily agrees to take the flat back and refund your money, there is no legal requirement for them to do so.

Consult an advocate for any legal steps.