Real Estate Law and Construction Law

When a property developer enters insolvency proceedings under India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, homebuyers who have invested their life savings face critical questions about their rights and remedies. This comprehensive analysis examines the legal framework governing builder insolvency, explaining how homebuyers are classified as financial creditors, their role in the Committee of Creditors, and the practical steps they must take to protect their interests through the Corporate Insolvency Resolution

When parents pass away and an individual relocates their household registration, questions arise about their entitlement to compensation for forestland expropriation in their ancestral village.

On 24 September 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), at its 215th board meeting (Board Meeting) held in Mumbai, approved several proposals placed before it after public consultation, as summarised in Press Release No. 59/2026.

In this episode, Aarya Singh discusses the Supreme Court’s decision in Raziya Begum & Ors. v. Nafisa Begum Abdul Hamid & Ors., decided on 7 August 2026.

Selling property with tenants in place requires careful navigation of vacant possession requirements, termination notice periods, and GST implications. Understanding the legal framework for residential and commercial tenancies, including minimum notice periods under NSW legislation and lease registration requirements, DUPE

Defective land titles in India create significant challenges for property buyers, often making ownership far more complicated than official documentation suggests. Understanding the complexities of property due diligence becomes essential when navigating India's intricate land ownership system and protecting yourself from potential legal disputes.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke yesterday announced migration reforms that will expand skilled visa priority processing to the agriculture, resources, and fisheries sectors. The minister also indicated that the construction and teaching sectors will be added for priority processing. Eligible onshore skilled visa applicants in construction and teaching already receive high-priority processing under Ministerial Direction 119, behind defence and law enforcement.

When parents pass away and an individual relocates their household registration, questions arise about their entitlement to compensation for forestland expropriation in their ancestral village.

Bringing the next generation into a family farming business requires careful planning and open communication. Before a son or daughter returns to work on the farm, families must address critical questions about roles, decision-making authority, ownership pathways, succession planning, and conflict resolution to protect both the business and family relationships.

Third-Party Proceedings in Queensland allow defendants to bring additional parties into existing litigation when those parties may owe contribution or indemnity, or when connected issues need to be resolved together. The procedure is governed by the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld) and requires careful attention to timing, pleading requirements, and the substantive basis for joining the third party. Understanding when and how to properly initiate these proceedings can determine whether a defendant s

Commercial construction contracts in Queensland operate under strict statutory payment timelines and procedural requirements that can make or break a project's financial flow. Understanding how to structure agreements, manage progress claims, handle variations, and respond to disputes within mandated deadlines is essential for contractors, subcontractors, and project managers navigating Queensland's construction law framework.

Construction disputes require immediate attention to contractual obligations and procedural requirements. Understanding notice provisions, dispute resolution mechanisms, and preservation of evidence can determine the success of your claim. Learn the critical first steps to protect your legal position when conflicts arise on construction projects.