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HSA | Corporate & Commercial Monthly Newsletter | February 2026

In a seminal 2:1 verdict delivered on November 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of India allowed the Review Petition filed by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers of India (CREDAI)

India Commercial

HA

HSA Advocates

Sanad / Non-Agricultural Permission No Longer Required For Permissible Non-Agricultural Use

In a significant step towards improving ease of doing business, the Government of Maharashtra (GoM) has rationalised the framework governing conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 (MLRC).

India Real Estate

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

A Legal Guide To Commercial Leasing In Mumbai: Negotiation, Documentation And Risk Management

Commercial real estate transactions in Mumbai involve significant financial commitments and long-term business implications. Commercial Leasing in Mumbai requires careful negotiation...

India Real Estate

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Towards A New Era: RBI's Transformative Amendments To India's External Commercial Borrowings Landscape

On the heels of the review initiated by the RBI of the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 (Erstwhile Regulations) in October 2025 and after taking into account the feedback received from industry participants and other stakeholders, …

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Affordable Housing: Global Evolution, Indian Context, And The Post–Budget 2026 Policy Imperative

India Real Estate

HA

HSA Advocates

How To Handle Builder Delays Legally Under RERA Maharashtra?

India Real Estate

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Mumbai Property Registration: Key Legal Requirements Every Buyer Should Know'

India Real Estate

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Litigation Update: Surrender Of Reserved Land In Exchange For Development Rights Constitutes Valid Acquisition Under The MRTP Act

India Real Estate

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Top Legal Issues Faced In Mumbai Real Estate Transactions: How To Avoid Them

India Real Estate

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

How To Legally Protect Yourself When Buying Under-Construction Property In Mumbai?

India Real Estate

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

How To Execute A Leave & Licence Agreement In Mumbai: Legal Requirements & Common Mistakes

India Real Estate

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

How To Conduct Legal Due Diligence Before Buying A Flat In Mumbai?

India Real Estate

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Understanding Co-operative Housing Society Laws In Maharashtra: A Practical Legal Handbook

India Real Estate

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Financial Interest Is Not Consent: Limits On Impleading Non-Signatories In Arbitration

India Litigation

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Consent Managers Are India's Next Big Opportunity: Here's The FAQ You Need

AP

AK & Partners

SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 2026: A Structural Reset Of India's Broking Regulatory Framework

India Commercial

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Key Amendments To The External Commercial Borrowing Regime Under The 2026 Borrowing And Lending Regulations

J

JSA

India's 2026 Amendment To IT Rules: Regulation Of Deepfakes, AI Content And The Three-Hour Takedown Regime

India Technology

SKV Law Offices

The 2026 Legal Mandate (Video)

India Law Performance

mI

Counselect Services Pvt. Ltd.

From Builder Control To Resident Empowerment: The New Occupancy Certificate Framework

Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, an "Occupancy Certificate" means a certificate issued by the local authorities permitting a building to be legally occupied.

India Real Estate

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Back-to-Back Clauses In Construction Arbitration

Back-to-back clauses are a common feature of large international construction projects, particularly in the infrastructure and energy sectors, where works are delivered through multi-tiered subcontracting structures.

Worldwide Government

Aceris Law

Legal Checklist For Redevelopment Projects In Mumbai Housing Societies

Redevelopment has become a practical necessity for many ageing residential buildings in Mumbai. However, redevelopment is not merely a construction exercise.

India Real Estate

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

How To Verify Property Title In Mumbai: A Comprehensive Due Diligence Framework

Property transactions in Mumbai involve high financial stakes and layered legal complexities. Conducting property due diligence in Mumbai is therefore a non-negotiable step before purchasing any residential or commercial property.

India Real Estate

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Ticking Clocks And Legal Knots Is Time Really Of The Essence In Construction Contracts?

India Real Estate

KC

Kochhar & Co.

A Homebuyer's Legal Guide To RERA Maharashtra: Rights, Protections & Key Processes

India Real Estate

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Section 149 Of The MRTP Act: Exclusion Of Civil Jurisdiction And Its Judicial Ramifications

India Real Estate

White And Brief Advocates And Solicitors

Redevelopment Disputes Settled: Developers' Termination Limits Purchasers' Rights

India Real Estate

SA

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Examining The Distinction Between Liability Of Landowners And Project Developers Under RERA

India Real Estate

Fox & Mandal

Newsletter For October 2025- Arbitration

India Litigation

PL

Phoenix Legal

Supreme Court Strikes Down Centre's Exemption For Educational Buildings From Environmental Clearance: A Step Towards Stronger Sustainable Development Jurisprudence

India Environment

SKV Law Offices

Challenging Liability Caps And Exclusion Clauses In Indian Infrastructure Arbitration: Statutory Protections Versus Contractual Restraints

India Litigation

SO

S&A Law Offices

Unlocking Offshore Capital: How The RBI's Proposed ECB Reforms Could Reshape Real Estate Financing In India

India Real Estate

AP

AZB & Partners

MahaRERA Implements Hybrid Mode For Hearings

India Real Estate

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Supreme Court Strikes Down Centre's Exemption For Educational Buildings From Environmental Clearance: A Step Towards Stronger Sustainable Development Jurisprudence

The Court held that such exemptions were arbitrary, and do not further the objective of environmental protection, also, they undermine the principle of sustainable development.

India Environment

SKV Law Offices

Challenging Liability Caps And Exclusion Clauses In Indian Infrastructure Arbitration: Statutory Protections Versus Contractual Restraints

Exclusion clauses and liability caps are frequently used in infrastructure arbitration to protect government authorities from the consequences of their own breaches.

India Litigation

SO

S&A Law Offices

Unlocking Offshore Capital: How The RBI's Proposed ECB Reforms Could Reshape Real Estate Financing In India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on October 3, 2025, released a draft framework proposing a significant overhaul of the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) regulations.

India Real Estate

AP

AZB & Partners

MahaRERA Implements Hybrid Mode For Hearings

In a progressive move towards greater accessibility and efficiency, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has issued Circular No. 49/2025, dated September 12, 2025...

India Real Estate

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Supreme Court Examines Conflict Between Forest Rights Act And Forest Conservation Act On Tribal Housing

India Environment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Successor Developers Not Bound By Previous Allottees' Consent, Rules Bombay High Court

In Tuvin Constructions LLP v. MahaRERA (Writ Petition No. 1673 of 2025), the Bombay High Court ruled that a newly appointed developer can be registered as the promoter of a redevelopment project without obtaining consent from the allottees of the erstwhile developer.

India Real Estate

SA

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

No Prior Consent Of A Flat Taker Is Required By A Promoter For Additional Construction Once The Entire Project Is Disclosed

Cyprus continues to attract international investors and families who wish to secure long-term residence in the European Union.

India Real Estate

MM

M Mulla Associates

Developer's Rights Versus Resident's Needs – Bombay High Court's Perspective

The process of carrying out redevelopment of old and dilapidated housing societies in the city of Mumbai has long been a subject of legal complexity...

India Real Estate

DV

Dhaval Vussonji & Associates

Strengthening Anti-bribery And Anti-corruption Framework In India's Construction And Infrastructure Sector

Ease of doing business in India is at an all-time high. However, organizations are required to navigate a multitude of regulatory compliances in order to operate effectively, which can be particularly cumbersome...

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CMS INDUSLAW

Supreme Court Mandates Environmental Clearance Is Necessary For All Large Scale Building And Construction Projects

India Real Estate

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

No Place For Illegal Occupations: Rajasthan High Court Reinforces Citizens Right To Safe Roads

India Real Estate

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

If Real Estate Project Gets Delayed, Home Buyers Can Approach Consumer Court As Well As Rera, Says Supreme Court

India Real Estate

EL

Ethical Legal Consultants

Proving Loss Of Profit In Construction Arbitration: A Strategic And Legal Guide For Contractors

India Real Estate

LO

Legacy Law Offices

Reinforcing Transparency In Real Estate: A Review Of Recent Amendments And Circulars Under TNRERA

India Real Estate

SA

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

A Contract Between Flat Purchasers & Promotor Cannot Override Or Derogate From Statutory Mandates

India Real Estate

MM

M Mulla Associates

Registration Bill 2025 - Impact On Finance And Real Estate Sectors

India Real Estate

AP

Argus Partners

Redefining The Scope Of Differential Treatment Between Same Class Of Creditors

India Insolvency

AP

AZB & Partners

Project Delays And The Loss Of Profitability – A Case Study

India Litigation

LO

Legacy Law Offices

Can The New RBI Norms Bridge The Gap Between Regulation And Reality In Project Finance?

LP

Legitpro Law

RBI Issues The Reserve Bank Of India (Project Finance) Directions, 2025

LF

Lex Favios

Taxing The In-between: GST Implications On Sale Of Partially Constructed Buildings

India Real Estate

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Delhi RERA 2025 Directions: A New Era Of Compliance And Transparency

India Real Estate

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Legal Update | Promoter Liability For Housing Societies In Redevelopment

India Real Estate

MH

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Construction Comparative Guide

India Real Estate

SS

Singhania & Partners LLP

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