India: Real Estate and Construction

The High Court of Delhi, through its judgment dated 18.05.2026 in the matter of M/s R.C. Sood & Co. Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Sharad Maheshwari & Anr., dismissed an appeal challenging the decree of District Judge directing refund of INR 18,00,000/- to the purchasers in a real estate dispute arising out of cancellation of a villa allotment and alleged forfeiture of earnest money.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that compensation for acquired land is a constitutional right under Article 300-A, not merely an administrative formality.

In MCM Worldwide Private Limited v. Construction Industry Development Council [2026 INSC 425], the Supreme Court clarified whether an order passed by an arbitral tribunal rejecting a jurisdictional objection under Section 16 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 can be immediately challenged under Section 34 of the Act.

Understanding the title search process is essential before purchasing property in India. This guide walks through the critical steps of verifying ownership documents, checking Sub-Registrar records, examining encumbrances, and reviewing mutation entries to ensure clear title and avoid legal complications in property transactions.

In Indian real estate practice, there is a widely-held belief that once a sale deed is registered, the transaction is complete and the buyer acquires the absolute, title to the property.

In a recent decision clarifying the statutory framework governing immovable property transactions in India, the Supreme Court in Vinod Infra Developers Ltd. v. Mahaveer Lunia & Ors...

The enactment of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 was conceived as a beneficial and self-contained legislative code designed to safeguard the interests of home buyers and ensure timely...

The High Court of Delhi, through its judgment dated 18.05.2026 in the matter of M/s R.C. Sood & Co. Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. Sharad Maheshwari & Anr., dismissed an appeal challenging the decree of District Judge directing refund of INR 18,00,000/- to the purchasers in a real estate dispute arising out of cancellation of a villa allotment and alleged forfeiture of earnest money.

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (“RERA”) was enacted to protect homebuyers and promote transparency and accountability in the real estate sector. A key feature of the Act is the definition of “Promoter” under Section 2(zk), as it determines the persons or entities that bear statutory obligations and liabilities towards homebuyers.

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.

The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code Second Amendment Act, 2025 introduces transformative reforms to agricultural land conversion procedures in India. This podcast episode examines how the new legislation streamlines the NA conversion process through a single-window system and eliminates traditional bureaucratic requirements. Host Payal Jena analyzes the practical implications of these regulatory changes for landowners and developers.

The Supreme Court has held that a residential sale deed pertaining to land situated in an adjoining village cannot be relied upon to determine compensation for industrial...