Section 7 of IEA : Section 7: Easements Restrictive Of Certain Rights

Explanation using Example

Example Application of Section 7 of The Indian Easements Act, 1882

Imagine Mr. Sharma owns a piece of land where he has built a house. Adjacent to his property, Mr. Gupta begins construction of a high-rise building. The construction includes deep excavation near Mr. Sharma's property, which affects the natural support of the soil that supports Mr. Sharma's land.

Under Section 7 of The Indian Easements Act, 1882, Mr. Sharma has the right to expect the natural support of the adjacent soil for his land in its natural condition. If Mr. Gupta's construction activities are likely to remove this support and cause damage to Mr. Sharma's property, Mr. Sharma could potentially seek legal remedies to prevent Mr. Gupta from continuing such activities that violate his rights as provided under the Act.