Delays in handing over possession of flats have become a recurring issue in the Indian real estate sector. Home buyers, despite paying a substantial portion of the purchase price, are often forced to wait for years while continuing to service their home loan EMIs. To address this imbalance, various judicial and regulatory forums have consistently..

Case: Kamal Gupta & Anr. v. M/s L.R. Builders Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. (2025 INSC 975)Date: 13 August 2025 Key Highlights: Non‑signatories cannot attend arbitral proceedings. Courts are functus officio post‑appointment of arbitrator. Arbitration remains a confidential and self‑contained process. ⚖️ Background The dispute stemmed from a family settlement between members of the Gupta family..

Arbitration was once hailed as the cure to India’s chronic judicial delays—a faster, more efficient way of resolving commercial disputes without drowning in litigation. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, inspired by the UNCITRAL Model Law, was meant to enshrine three core principles: Minimal judicial interference Maximum party autonomy Speedy resolution of disputes Nearly three..

Clause Restricting Interest on Delayed Payments Alone Cannot Bar Pendente-Lite Interest Background of the Case Parties & Dispute: ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.) challenged an arbitral award in which an arbitral tribunal had granted pendente-lite interest—interest accruing during the arbitral proceedings—to M/s G & T Beckfield Drilling Services. Contractual Clause: Clause 18.1 in..

Empowering Buyers, Strengthening Developers Introduction: The RERA Revolution The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) has fundamentally reshaped the Indian real estate sector. By bringing transparency, accountability, and efficiency, it has empowered homebuyers while streamlining operations for developers. Key Provisions of RERA Mandatory Registration: All qualifying projects (500 sq. meters+ or 8+ apartments)..

The Supreme Court in Amar Nath v. Gian Chand & Ors.[1] recently examined whether production of the original Power of Attorney (“POA”) is mandatory before the Registering Authority for execution of a sale deed under the Registration Act, 1908 (“Act”). The judgment clarifies the scope of Sections 32 and 33 of the Act, and reiterates..