Model Documents Under Conveyancing by Kush Kalra (2025 Edition) is a comprehensive and practice-oriented guide that provides an authoritative collection of model deeds, agreements, instruments, and legal forms essential in conveyancing and property transactions. Designed for lawyers, legal professionals, students, real estate consultants, and document drafters, this book simplifies the art of legal drafting by presenting ready-to-use and customizable templates based on Indian property and contract law.
The 2025 edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate the latest amendments, judicial interpretations, and practical developments relating to property law, registration, and transfer of property. It combines traditional conveyancing principles with modern transactional requirements, making it a one-stop reference for both legal education and professional documentation.
⚖️ Key Features of the 2025 Edition
Extensive Collection of Model Forms and Deeds:
Includes a wide range of property, commercial, testamentary, and personal documents, each carefully drafted to meet current legal standards and formalities.Covers All Major Types of Conveyancing Instruments:
Encompasses sale deeds, gift deeds, mortgages, leases, powers of attorney, wills, trust deeds, partnership deeds, affidavits, and declarations, among others.Legally Compliant Templates:
Each document follows the requirements of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, Registration Act, 1908, Stamp Act, Contract Act, 1872, and recent case law, ensuring that forms are legally sound and enforceable.Practical Drafting Guidance:
Offers detailed notes, explanations, and annotations alongside each document, clarifying its legal purpose, essential clauses, and variations for different situations.Modern & Digital Adaptations:
Incorporates drafts for e-registration, e-stamping, digital signatures, and electronic documentation—aligning with current e-governance initiatives.Updated with Latest Legal Developments:
Reflects the impact of:The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA)
The Indian Stamp (Amendment) Act, 2020
Recent property law reforms and judicial pronouncements
User-Friendly Layout:
Documents are categorized and presented in an easy-to-navigate structure, with cross-references and indexing for quick access.
📑 Content Overview
Part I – General Principles of Conveyancing
Meaning, history, and importance of conveyancing.
Essentials of a valid deed or instrument.
Components: Recitals, Testatum, Habendum, Covenants, Testimonium, and Attestation.
Rules of drafting—clarity, brevity, precision, and legal effect.
Common mistakes to avoid in conveyancing practice.
Part II – Model Forms and Deeds
A. Property Transactions
Sale Deed of Immovable Property
Agreement to Sell / Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Gift Deed
Exchange Deed
Partition Deed
Relinquishment Deed
Deed of Reconveyance
Release Deed
Confirmation Deed
B. Lease and Tenancy
Lease Deed (Residential / Commercial)
Leave and License Agreement
Rent Agreement with Security Deposit Clause
Sub-lease and Assignment of Lease
Surrender of Lease / Termination of Lease
C. Mortgage and Security Documents
Simple Mortgage Deed
Mortgage by Conditional Sale
Equitable Mortgage Deed
Pledge and Hypothecation Agreements
D. Trusts, Wills, and Family Arrangements
Deed of Trust (Private & Public)
Will and Codicil (Testamentary Instruments)
Family Settlement / Arrangement Deed
Deed of Adoption
E. Commercial & Miscellaneous Instruments
Partnership Deed / Dissolution Deed
Franchise Agreement
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Indemnity and Guarantee Agreements
Agency and Distribution Agreements
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
F. Powers of Attorney
General Power of Attorney (GPA)
Special Power of Attorney (SPA)
Power of Attorney for Sale / Mortgage / Litigation
G. Employment & Service
Employment Contract
Consultancy Agreement
Confidentiality Clause Templates
H. Affidavits, Undertakings, and Declarations
Model forms for Affidavit of Ownership, Identity, Proof of Residence, Lost Documents, and No Objection Certificates (NOCs).
Part III – Registration, Stamp Duty, and Formalities
Guidelines on Registration Process under the Registration Act, 1908.
Stamp Duty Table (State-wise summary) for major property transactions.
Checklist for Execution and Attestation of Documents.
Sample Endorsements and Verification Clauses.
⚖️ Highlights
Clause-by-Clause Analysis:
Each deed is accompanied by an explanation of its operative clauses, helping readers understand their legal consequences.Variations and Customization Tips:
Alternate drafts are provided for different jurisdictions, property types, and transactional contexts.Modern Legal English:
The drafts use contemporary, clear, and unambiguous language, ensuring compliance with modern drafting standards.Practical Utility:
Particularly useful for advocates, law firms, banks, real estate developers, and government departments dealing with conveyancing or documentation.Educational Relevance:
Ideal for law students and trainees, offering a structured introduction to real-world documentation aligned with university curricula and Bar exam preparation.
👨⚖️ About the Author
Kush Kalra is a practicing advocate, legal academic, and prolific author specializing in drafting, conveyancing, and property law. Known for his clarity of thought and practical approach, he has authored several widely used guides and manuals that bridge the gap between theory and practice in Indian legal documentation. His works are particularly valued for precision, accessibility, and practical insight into Indian transactional law.
🏛️ Utility & Audience
This handbook is invaluable for:
Advocates and Legal Practitioners drafting deeds and agreements.
Judicial Officers and Registrars handling registration and verification of instruments.
Real Estate Professionals & Developers managing conveyancing and sale transactions.
Students of Law, CS, and MBA (Law) seeking practical exposure to drafting.
Corporate Legal Teams managing property, lease, and partnership documentation.
⚖️ Conclusion
The Model Documents Under Conveyancing (2025 Edition) by Kush Kalra, published by Vinod Publications (P) Ltd., is a master reference and ready reckoner for all conveyancing and drafting needs.
It combines doctrinal accuracy, procedural guidance, and practical templates, empowering professionals to draft, review, and execute legal documents confidently and efficiently.
Whether for academic study or courtroom practice, this edition remains a definitive and indispensable guide to modern conveyancing and documentation law in India.
