Can a housing society charge different maintenance rates based on the square footage of flats?
ABSTRACT: – Modernization and urbanization have led to increase in construction business as the demand in economy for such purposes has rapidly increased. Considering the construction of buildings, mainly covered-campus societies and the residence of civilians in these societies, the need to maintain such societies and to provide the buyers with best amenities becomes their […]
Can a Parent Legally Disown Their Adult Child from Self-Acquired Property?
Can a Parent Legally Disown Their Adult Child from Self-Acquired Property? Abstract The increasing prevalence of newspaper notices wherein parents publicly “disown” their adult children has generated significant confusion regarding the legal consequences of such declarations. Many individuals assume that a mere public notice is sufficient to deprive a child of inheritance rights. However, the […]
Can Your Landlord Enter Your Rented Flat Without Permission? Know Your Legal Rights in India.
Introduction There is something quietly unsettling about the idea of coming home — your home, the place where you keep your private thoughts, your unmade bed, your half-read books — only to find that someone else has been inside it without your knowledge. For millions of tenants across India, this is not a hypothetical discomfort. […]
Can a court admit Whatsapp messages as primary evidence without an electronic certificate under the BSA?
Author: Aditya Sharma ABSTRACT Let’s be honest—most of what we say to each other now, we say through our phones. Indian courts are seeing this shift, too. People show up with WhatsApp chats, screenshots, voice notes, documents, and all sorts of media as proof in everything from business deals to criminal trials. But […]
Renting with Friends: Legal Pitfalls of Co-Signing a Lease and How to Draft a Roommate Agreement under the Model Tenancy Act, 2021 and the Indian Contract Act, 1872
Abstract The increasing cost of housing in urban India has led many students, young professionals, and working individuals to share rented accommodations with friends or colleagues. While co-renting offers financial advantages and convenience, it also creates significant legal and practical risks. Disputes often arise regarding rent payments, utility bills, security deposits, property damage, guest policies, […]
IS A NOMINATION IN A BANK ACCOUNT OR FLAT SUPERIOR TO A WILL? WHO GETS THE ASSET AFTER DEATH?
ABSTRACT This article evaluates the persistent legal conflict between commercial nominations and testamentary succession in India. While laypersons often mistake nomination for a transfer of ownership, statutory frameworks like the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and various State Cooperative Societies Acts intend nomination purely as an administrative tool to prevent a legal vacuum immediately after an […]
Online Review Defamation: Can a Business Legally Sue You for Posting a Negative 1-Star Review on Google or TripAdvisor?
Introduction In the Digital Age, online Reviews have become one of the most influential factors shaping customer decisions that easily influence the decision making of the customer by the dig in the digital age. Platforms such as Google Reviews, Tripadvisor, Yelp and other review websites enable customers to publicly share their experiences regarding reviews on […]
CONFLICT Or COOPERATION: RIGHT TO PEACEFULLY ENJOY THE PROPERTY
CONFLICT Or COOPERATION: RIGHT TO PEACEFULLY ENJOY THE PROPERTY Introduction India is the country with the world’s largest population. As the population is growing, it would definitely lead to increase in the domestic construction work. In India people majorly live in nuclear families. Many couples have to shift to different cities because of their jobs […]
WHAT IS THE LEGAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LEGAL HEIR CERTIFICATE AND A SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE?
What is the Legal Difference Between a Legal Heir Certificate and a Succession Certificate? By Nandani Singh ABSTRACT Legal and administrative matters arise from a person’s death when assets, liabilities, or inheritance rights are being transferred[1]. In situations where property is transferred upon a deceased person’s death, two documents often come into play: the Legal […]
Can Housing Societies Ban Solar Panels in India ?Legal rights of Flat owners and rooftop solar regulations.
Can Housing Societies Ban Solar Panels in India? Legal Rights of Flat Owners and Rooftop Solar Regulations ABSTRACT India’s transition toward renewable energy has significantly increased interest in rooftop solar installations in residential communities. At the same time, disputes have emerged between flat owners seeking to install solar panels and housing societies attempting to regulate […]