The Union Cabinet of the Council of Ministers approved on April 20, 2016, the amendments to the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill, 2015 (CAF Bill) on April 20, 2016.

On Thursday, 14 January 2021 our managing partner Mr Akshat Pande hosted Mr Manish Lamba (VP Legal DLF Cyber City Developers) and Satish Bajaj (Managing director Global Inspirations)...

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.

Maharashtra's 2025 amendments to the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code introduce a transformative change in land conversion procedures by eliminating the requirement for separate...

Defective land titles in India pose significant risks to property buyers, often revealing that ownership is far more complicated than what appears in official documents. Understanding the complexities of property due diligence and title verification becomes crucial for anyone looking to invest in Indian real estate. This podcast explores the hidden challenges and legal intricacies that can turn a seemingly straightforward property purchase into a legal nightmare.

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.

Defective land titles in India create significant challenges for property buyers, often making ownership far more complicated than official documentation suggests. Understanding the complexities of property due diligence becomes essential when navigating India's intricate land ownership system and protecting yourself from potential legal disputes.

Andhra Pradesh tasted the sweetness of its Banaganapalle mangoes as it finally got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag this year in the May after a long wait of 100 years.

As per the Economic Survey, the agriculture sector contributes approximately 16% of the country's GDP for FY24 at current prices and supports about 46.1% of the population.

BTG Legal was commissioned by Indo-German Energy Forum Support Office (IGEF-SO) [c/o Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmBH] to...

The Government of West Bengal has previously secured registrations for handicrafts products.

As per the Regulations the package of organic food should convey full and accurate information about the organic status.

In our article – ‘Does Your Product Have a Location?1' dated August 13, 2018, we discussed Geographical Indications and their application in India. We bring to you a recent update on the same.

The tag of Katarni Rice was given by the Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai vide registration no. 553 on March 28, 2018.

RERA applies to all real estate projects, i.e. both residential as well as commercial projects irrespective of whether these are in the nature of building projects, or plotted development...

Stamp duty and registration of instruments has always been a complex and talked about issue. Several questions are usually asked by people, such as:

To have a better understanding of this Article, this Article should be read in conjunction with our previous Article.

In India, not every farming-related method is barred by Section 3(h) of the Patents Act. Courts have drawn a line between routine "methods of agriculture or horticulture"...

India, having ratified the TRIPS and in order to give effect to it, have enacted the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer's Rights Act, 2001 (the "Plant Act") (based on the recommendations...

Bombay High Court (Court), in the recent matter of Bombay Real Estate Development Company versus Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and Others has held that under the Right...