Expertise
Real Estate & Property
Our real estate practice encompasses property transactions, land acquisition disputes, construction law, and real estate regulatory compliance. We have notable experience in land acquisition matters, including the landmark Supreme Court case Union of India v. Tarsem Singh where provisions depriving landowners of solatium and interest were struck down. We represent developers, investors, and property owners in disputes involving project delays, RERA compliance, property title issues, and construction contracts. Our practice includes real estate litigation, land acquisition proceedings and resolving complex property disputes through litigation and arbitration.
Common Questions
What are the major laws governing Real Estate in India?
The major laws include the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, which safeguards buyer interests and ensures project registration; the Transfer of Property Act, which governs ownership transfer; and the Indian Contract Act, which covers sale agreements (Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016).
What rights do property buyers have under Real Estate Law?
Under the RERA Act, property buyers in India have the right to seek compensation in the form of interest or refund of the sale consideration already paid, if a developer fails to deliver possession within the promised timeframe.
What are the duties of builders and developers under Real Estate Law?
Builders/Promoters must register the project, maintain a functional website with project details, obtain a completion certificate, facilitate the formation of the allottee association, and execute the registered conveyance deed in favor of the allottee promptly (Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016).
What is the Indian Registration Act, 1908?
The Registration Act, 1908, is the central law consolidating enactments related to the compulsory and voluntary registration of various documents across India, primarily those dealing with immovable property and transactions like gifts or leases (The Registration Act, 1908, Section 17).
What is the Indian Stamp Act, 1899?
The Indian Stamp Act, 1899, is a fiscal measure enacted to consolidate and amend the law concerning Stamps across India, primarily governing the levy and collection of stamp duty on specific legal and financial instruments to ensure their enforceability and secure state revenue (The Indian Stamp Act, 1899).