India: Construction & Planning

In V.K. John v. S. Mukanchand Bothra and HUF (Died) Represented by LRs. & Ors. [2026 INSC 393], the Supreme Court considered whether a legal representative aggrieved by an arbitral award can challenge the award under Article 227 of the Constitution of India or Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, instead of taking recourse to Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

This podcast episode provides a comprehensive breakdown of Maharashtra's land record system, exploring the legal framework that governs property documentation and rights in the state.

Delay in handing over possession remains one of the most persistent issues in the Indian real estate sector. Homebuyers often make substantial financial commitments based on possession timelines promised by developers, and delays result in significant hardship, including continued rent obligations, loan repayments, and blocked investments. To address these concerns, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (“RERA Act”) introduced a statutory framework ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and protection for allottees, including the right to claim interest and compensation for delayed possession.

Buying or leasing property in India involves substantial financial commitment and long-term consequences. Many buyers focus on price and location while overlooking a critical safeguard...

The Government of Maharashtra has taken a significant step towards enhancing ease of doing business by rationalising the framework governing agricultural land conversion. As per the recent amendment to the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 (MLRC), notified on 31 December 2025, and the Government Resolution dated 10 February 2026, the requirement of obtaining a separate sanad or non-agricultural permission from the Collector has been abolished for permissible non-agricultural uses under the Development Plan or Regional Plan under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 (MRTP).

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently rationalised the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) framework and notified the amendments to the existing ECB vide the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (Amendment Regulations).

Renting residential or commercial premises in Mumbai is commonly structured through a Leave and Licence Agreement in Mumbai rather than a traditional tenancy.

Buying a flat in Mumbai is a significant financial and legal commitment. Given the city's complex property landscape...

Managing or living in a housing society involves far more than day-to-day maintenance. Co-operative Housing Society Laws in Maharashtra govern ownership rights, member obligations...