Regulation

Every monsoon, thousands of Indian apartment residents wake up to the same gut-wrenching sight — their vehicles submerged in what was once described to them as a "safe, covered" basement parking area. But when the water rises, so does an even messier question: who is legally responsible? The builder? The RWA? Or you? When One Spell of Rain Is Enough It did not take a cyclone. It did not take two...

You've saved for years. Finally, you're ready to invest in Indian real estate. You've identified a beautiful property in a promising location, the price is reasonable, and the market shows growth potential. But then you discover: you can't buy it. This isn't a financial issue—it's a legal one. Across India, certain states impose strict regulations on land and property ownership, particularly for...

A Power of Attorney (PoA) is one of the most powerful legal documents you can sign—and one of the riskiest if things go wrong. Whether it’s property, banking, or legal authority, you are effectively handing over control. But what happens when trust breaks, or the job is done? Can you take that power back? Yes, you can. But in India, cancelling a PoA isn’t just a casual decision—it’s a...

Buying land in India has historically involved a level of uncertainty that few other major economies experience. Buyers often navigate stacks of paper records, unclear boundary definitions, and fragmented ownership histories. Even after careful verification, doubts about the authenticity of land titles or potential disputes frequently remain. For decades, these challenges have created friction across...

Every few years, India announces a mega infrastructure project. An airport. An expressway. An industrial corridor. Farmland is acquired, compensation is paid, and the news cycle moves on. But what happens to the families left behind — now suddenly holding crores in cash and no land to farm? The answer, as Jewar's development corridor makes painfully clear, is complicated. And it has very little to do...

On January 27, 2026, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, leaders from India and the European Union concluded what European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the “mother of all deals.” After nearly two decades of stalled negotiations, breakdowns, and geopolitical recalibration, the European Union–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was finally sealed. The agreement spans goods, services,...

You moved to a new city for work. At first, everything felt temporary—the rented house, the unfamiliar streets, the language you were still learning to decode. The job was good, the salary steady, and life… manageable. You told yourself you’d figure things out later. But somewhere between rent hikes, office conversations, and weekend house-hunting stories, a quiet question started following...

Buying or inheriting a property in India does not end with paying stamp duty and registering the sale deed. One crucial step that many property owners overlook is property mutation. Mutation ensures that your ownership is officially recorded in government and municipal records, making you the recognized owner for taxation, civic services, and future transactions. For homebuyers and investors alike,...

India’s property market — one of the most dynamic yet complex economic sectors — is on the verge of a historic transformation. The Central Government has recently proposed that Geographic Information System (GIS) maps be attached to sale deeds as part of property registration processes across the country within the next two years. This step may sound technical, but its implications touch everyone...

If you live in India you’ve probably seen headlines about sudden demolitions: homes flattened, shops razed, entire buildings lost overnight. Many of these residents claim, “We had all the documents!” while the authorities insist the construction was illegal. So what’s really going on behind the dust and debris? Let’s break down the truth—clearly, honestly and practically. What Counts...