Arbitral Tribunals Made Simple: A Layman’s Guide to their Power and Functions

When disputes arise between parties in a business or legal context, there are various ways to resolve them. One effective method is arbitration, where an impartial and independent body, known as an arbitral tribunal, is appointed to settle the dispute outside of traditional court proceedings.

Cheque bounce cases against non-residents of India (NRIs) and exemption from personal experience.

The offence of cheque bounce is punishable u/s 138 with a fine which can extend to twice the cheque amount or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years.

Can an employee be compelled to work against his wishes?

Forcing an employee to work against his will is neither ethical nor legal. In some cases, an employee is made to do work for long hours without adequate compensation or breaks such actions may even be considered harassment or discrimination.

Incorporation of One-Sided Clauses in an Agreement Constitutes Unfair Trade Practices: NCDRC

Incorporation of one-sided clauses in the agreement where the buyer is expected to sign on the dotted lines having no other option would amount to unfair trade practices under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

How to take maximum benefit from RERA as a Homebuyer and as a builder?

RERA was established to do away with project delays, malpractice, and irregularities in norms and increase transparency and accountability from builders and homebuyers both.

Is your house stuck in a stalled real estate project? How did homebuyers take on builders to get their houses?

Some of the legal remedies available for the homebuyers of stalled real estate projects against builders in case of disputes or grievances. Homebuyers can protect themselves from builders in India and ensure that they get their dream home without any hassles.

Delayed Possession Relief under Section 18 of RERA

A respondent has violated the provisions of section 18 of the RERA and hence the complainant is entitled to seek interest for the delayed possession under section 18 of the RERA.

Why are Homebuyers choosing NCLT over RERA?

Buyers say that RERA orders are not getting implemented and this is forcing them to approach NCLT and there is a need to check abuse and maximize the value of assets.

Pre-Deposit is Mandatory for Filing Appeal U/Sec 43(5) RERA

The Appellate Tribunal recorded its dissatisfaction to the effect that the appellant has not complied with provisions of Section 43(5) of the Act, 2016 and has not deposited the balance amount.

WORKING REPORT OF RERA AFTER ITS ENACTMENT

In the past five years of RERA, it has been successful to tackle the issues between the Home Buyers and Builders or Developers and providing transparency into the real-estate projects.

Allottees/Buyers must form group or association to counter the violations committed by the builders

All allottees approaching before these forums secure reliefs for them but the execution force is a bit low therefore they feel remediless even after winning a long legal battle. A better option which has come forward is where allottees come forward to form a group and then approach these forums.

Remedies for misappropriation of Interest Free Maintenance Security Charges

IFMS is an additional amount given by the buyers to the developer/builder till the time resident’s welfare association (RWA) is formed. The purpose of forming RWA is maintenance purpose, security purpose and projects for developments.