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Dear Client, we will be completely honest with you on this matter, as the instruction requires, because the law on this point is settled, and you deserve to know it fully, even if it is not the answer you were hoping for.
According to the law, the house is his property, constructed by your father and registered in his name. In the recent case of Ritesh Khatri vs Shyam Sundar Khatri before the Rajasthan High Court (October 2022), it was confirmed that courts have consistently ruled that no adult child can claim the right to live with their parents in a property owned by the parents because it is their self-acquired property and therefore no adult child can make demands on their parents for housing or else they could simply remain there based on a "no objection" principle in terms of consent by one of the parents. The same holds true for those children who live in self-acquired houses belonging to their parents as there is no right on the part of the child to continue living there. You have no legal basis for opposing or counteracting the sale of the house by your father.
However, there are practical and emotional remedies available to you. First, you cannot be immediately thrown out on the street without a formal legal process. Your father would need to serve you notice and approach a civil court for eviction, which takes time. Use this time wisely to stabilise your position. Second, the mental torture and anxiety you are experiencing may constitute emotional abuse if it rises to a cognizable level, you may consider approaching a counsellor or a lawyer to assess whether any protection order under civil law is warranted. Third, consider having a frank family conversation, possibly through mediation, about your choices. Fourth, practically speaking, start planning financial independence with your private job income, begin saving urgently to secure alternate accommodation, so that you are not entirely dependent on your father's goodwill.
The law cannot compel your father to keep you in his home indefinitely. But you also cannot be forced to leave instantaneously. I hope this helps, and if you have any further issues, do not hesitate to contact us.