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The evolution of international arbitration as the preferred mechanism for resolving complex cross border disputes has transformed the landscape of dispute resolution. In particular, the growing complexity of subject matter, from multi-layered construction contracts to intricate financial valuations has created an increased reliance on expert witnesses. These individuals, equipped with specialized knowledge, provide clarity and guidance on technical, scientific, financial, or legal issues that fall outside the typical purview of arbitrators.

On 27 November 2019, the Supreme Court of India, delivered a seminal verdict in the case of Hindustan Construction Company Limited & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors. wherein, inter alia, the constitutional validity of ...

In a pivotal order, the NCDRC has held that the arbitration clause in a builder-buyer agreement cannot circumscribe the jurisdiction of consumer forums.

On 17 November 2022, the Hon'ble High Court at Calcutta, in its decision in Falguni Mukherjee (Appellant) v. State of West Bengal and Ors. (Respondents), MAT 1022 OF 2022 and IA CAN 1 of 2022 deliberated on the judicial intent ...

Back-to-back agreements are a common feature of infrastructure construction projects.

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

The Bombay High Court in a recent decision in Adityaraj Builders vs The State of Maharashtra and Ors. observed that once a Development Agreement has been stamped, then a Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreement is only an incidental document ...

The Karnataka Government's recent decision to introduce a 100-day One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for the conversion of B-Khata properties into A-Khata marks one of the most significant real estate reforms in recent years. Under the scheme, eligible property owners can obtain an A-Khata by payment of 2% of the property's guidance value, subject to the applicable eligibility criteria presc-ribed under the scheme.

The Real Estate (Development and Regulation) Act, 2016, hereinafter referred to as "RERA", is a central legislation which aims to bring the real estate sector under its ambit thereby aligning the interests of the allottees and the promoters.

The recent landmark judgement of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Lanco Anpara Power Limited v State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors rendered in Civil Appeal No 6223 of 2016 has put to rest the long contested issue of . . .

For decades the promoter/developer, and not the consumer/allottee, has been king in real estate transactions. Buyers of property have been a harried lot.

The Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963 is an act to regulate the promotion of construction, sale, management and transfer of flats on an "ownership basis" in the State of Maharashtra.

The two member bench of the Hon’ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana in the case of CHD Developers Limited, Karnal vs. State of Haryana and others, has vide its order dated 22nd April 2015.

The Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal (MSTT/Tribunal), vide its land mark judgment dated 3 May 2016, in the matter of M/s Sumer Corporation v The State of Maharashtra.

Construction companies use different types of contracts depending upon project cost, scope of work, right of way, scheduled completion date, etc. Construction of any project in modern time is riddled with complexities and risks;

There are more than 28 million skilled and unskilled workers engaged in the construction sector in India.

The complex and technical nature of certain types of arbitration makes testimony of expert witnesses indispensable.