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The Role of Property Law in Regulating Digital Land Markets and Virtual Real Estate

Author(s) Rekha V
Country India
Abstract The emergence of digital land markets and virtual real estate has transformed traditional property law frameworks, raising novel legal, economic, and regulatory challenges. As digital assets become integral to the global economy, the application of property law principles to virtual real estate requires critical examination. This paper explores the role of property law in governing digital land transactions, ownership rights, and disputes within metaverse platforms such as Decentraland and The Sandbox. It examines whether conventional legal doctrines—such as possession, transfer, and easements—can effectively regulate virtual property, or if a new legal framework is necessary. The study delves into intellectual property rights, smart contracts, and blockchain-based ownership verification as foundational elements of virtual land transactions. It further analyzes the enforceability of virtual property agreements under existing legal statutes, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Additionally, international legal perspectives, such as the European Union’s Digital Services Act and U.S. case laws on digital assets, are explored to highlight comparative regulatory frameworks. The paper also addresses critical concerns surrounding fraud, taxation, and jurisdictional conflicts in digital real estate transactions. It argues for the development of robust legal mechanisms to ensure transparency, protect investors, and resolve disputes in virtual land markets. Ultimately, this study contributes to the evolving discourse on how property law must adapt to the digital economy, balancing innovation with legal certainty.
Keywords Virtual Real Estate, Digital Land Markets, Property Law, Blockchain, Smart Contracts
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On 2025-02-16
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.36765
Short DOI https://doi.org/g84733
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