India: Construction & Planning

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.

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.

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal recently addressed a critical jurisdictional question: can insolvency tribunals review or set aside orders passed by statutory development authorities under town planning legislation?

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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...

Mumbai's real estate market remains one of the most active and valuable in India. High property prices, redevelopment projects and complex ownership histories often lead to legal issues...

Buying an under-construction property in Mumbai can be attractive due to flexible payment plans and lower entry costs.

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