Suresh Kumar Property ownership in India is rarely a simple matter of holding a sale deed. Seventeen distinct legal issues can silently erode your rights — from defective chains of title and GPA sale traps to undisclosed heirs, encumbrances, adverse possession, and RERA non-compliance. This practitioner’s guide explains each risk and the remedy.
The 75% pre-deposit rule under Section 19 of the MSMED Act creates a mandatory barrier for buyers challenging MSME awards. Recent Supreme Court and High Court rulings have reinforced this requirement, making it nearly impossible for buyers to bypass the deposit obligation.
Section 138 of the NI Act is not your only option when a cheque bounces. This guide covers six alternate legal remedies available in India — from civil recovery suits and criminal complaints under the BNS to IBC insolvency applications, MSME proceedings, and arbitration — with practical guidance on choosing the right strategy.
Share dilution and valuation disputes threaten minority shareholders in Indian companies. This guide explains the statutory safeguards under the Companies Act 2013, including rights issues, preferential allotment rules, anti-dilution protections, and the NCLT remedies available when majority shareholders act oppressively.
India’s four Labour Codes came into force on 21 November 2025, replacing 29 central statutes with a streamlined framework. For startups and MSMEs, the reforms raise key thresholds, formalise fixed-term employment, and introduce single-window registration. This post explains the employer-friendly provisions and practical compliance roadmap.
Can buyers challenge an MSME Facilitation Council award through a writ petition under Article 226? This guide analyses the conflicting Supreme Court rulings, the 75% pre-deposit requirement under Section 19, and the pending five-judge bench referral in Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation (2025).
Section 138 proceedings dominate criminal dockets across Indian Magistrate Courts, yet many lawyers handle them as routine filings. This practitioner’s guide distils the strategic framework — from statutory notice drafting to jurisdictional choices, director liability pleadings, Section 143A interim compensation, and expeditious trial directions laid down by the Supreme Court.
Directors owe fiduciary duties to their companies under Section 166 of the Companies Act, 2013. This guide explains what constitutes a breach, the penalties under Section 166(7) and Section 447, disclosure obligations, related party transaction rules, NCLT remedies under Sections 241–242, and landmark Supreme Court rulings on fiduciary accountability.
Winning a civil suit is only half the battle. This guide explains execution of decree in India under Order XXI of the CPC, covering modes of execution, limitation periods, transfer of decrees, third-party objections, and practical strategies for decree-holders and judgment-debtors in Indian courts.
Dead equity from a ghost co-founder can destroy your startup’s chances of raising funding. This guide explains the legal risks under Indian corporate law, explores remedies like reverse vesting and share buyback, and outlines strategies to prevent equity deadlock before it occurs.
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