Help needed - gift deed cancellation

Well, a gift deed can be cancelled by the court of law, if it is proved that, there is undue influence or fraud. However, 12 years is the period and the age of maturity ie 18 years, is considered to be crucial after any transfer of property, where a minor is involved.

In your case, your step brother B & C, gifted you the property. I can help you with the points you can use to fight your case, as giving mere legal opinion is not possible unless all documents are verified.

1. Since they were minors at that time, some elder must have signed on behalf of them, if not then how can they enter a legal contract?

2. If no action is taken within 12 years of such a transfer, then by adverse possession, you become the owner.

3. The said gift was not induced by you either by undue influence or fraud.

Based on the above, you have chances to win the case.

If C was a minor at the time of executing the gift deed in your favor, it is invalid by law.  The guardian of a minor has no right to transfer the rights and interests of a minor in the property without the permission of the court.  However the minor has to file a suit within three years from the date of knowledge of the alleged transaction after attaining majority and the delay beyond three years period cannot be condoned, so verify this aspect and check your status.  If the B was a major at the time of execution of the said gift deed, the gift deed is valid to the portion of B's share in the property.  You do not have to perfect the title by adverse possession once you have a valid title over the property. 

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