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In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India in M/s Godwin Construction Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner, Meerut Division & Anr. addressed an important issue concerning the correct classification of instruments for the purpose of stamp duty under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899.

Homebuyers invest their hard earned savings into the real estate projects with a hope that they will own their dream house one day.

The Benami Act carefully distributes investigative and adjudicatory powers among different authorities, but a critical question remains unresolved: can the Adjudicating Authority expand proceedings beyond the original...

One of the continuing struggles of the 21st century has been to attain a harmonious construct in achieving economic development, in a way which does not threaten or cause environmental degradation.

The Bombay High Court in the decision of Subhash Amolakchand Gandhi Vs Superintendent, Mumbai City survey and Land Records and Anr., inter alia held that in respect of any voidable transaction, a person claiming adverse title or interest in a property ...

Stamp Duty is a levy payable on instruments specified by statute. In India, the payment of Stamp Duty is governed by the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (ISA).

Owning property in India has long been associated with security, legacy, and financial stability. Yet today, for high-net-worth individuals, middle-class families, and small landowners alike...

On May 27, 2025, the Indian government introduced a new draft law called the Registration Bill, 2025 ("Bill"), which aims to replace the 117-year-old pre-constitution Registration Act of 1908 ("1908 Act").

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority has vide its circular dated 8 November 2017 bearing Reference No 11/2017 given a welcome clarification to the provisions of Section 15 of The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.

In an important ruling in Godrej Projects Development Ltd. v. Anil Karlekar [2025 INSC 143] the Supreme Court examined the enforceability of forfeiture clauses in real estate agreements

The Karnataka Government has proposed the Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Manage ment) Bi l, 2026 (“Bi l”) with the objective of replacing the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 1972 and the Karnataka Ownership Flats (Regulation of the Promotion of Construction, Sale, Management and Transfer) Act, 1972. A unified framework controling unit ownership, common areas, apartment associations, maintenance, dispute resolution, and redevelopment is what the proposed legislation aims to create. The Bi l has since been passed by the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council, but is not yet in force pending the Governor’s assent and commenc ement notification.

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...

The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Haryana RERA), established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, provides various legal rights of homebuyers under Haryana RERA aiming to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the real estate sector.

The real estate sector in Goa is undergoing a generational transformation in 2025 through a series of reforms aimed at promoting formalization, community-centric development, and affordable housing expansion.

With a view to further incentivize the real estate sector in India, the Finance Minister has announced several policy initiatives. Banking on the success of SWAMIH Fund I , another fund (SWAMIH Fund 2) of INR 15,000 crores will be established as a blended finance facility with contributions from the Government, banks and private investors.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("IBC") brought significant reforms to India's insolvency framework, particularly impacting the real estate sector.

The Supreme Court of India has passed a landmark judgment in respect of the Amrapali Group which though historic, has once again reset the landscape in the everchanging bankruptcy laws in India.