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Practitioner-grade analysis on the developments shaping Indian law — written for general counsel, founders and informed clients.
Banking & Recovery
·16 min read
Cheque Bounce Case in India: Section 138 Notice, Complaint & Money Recovery
A dishonoured cheque is a criminal offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act — but only if you act within strict timelines. This guide explains the legal notice, the complaint, interim compensation and how to actually recover your money in Delhi NCR.
24 June 2026
Criminal Defence
·15 min read
Anticipatory Bail in Delhi: When and How to Apply (Section 482 BNSS)
If you fear arrest in a non-bailable case, anticipatory bail can protect your liberty before it happens. This guide explains who can apply, the process in Delhi's Sessions Court and High Court, the conditions courts impose, and how to prepare a strong application.
20 June 2026
Family
·15 min read
Child Custody Laws in India: Types, Process & How Courts Decide
When parents separate, custody of the child is often the hardest question. This guide explains the types of custody, the laws that apply, how family courts in Delhi decide, and how the 'welfare of the child' principle shapes every order.
16 June 2026
Intellectual Property
·16 min read
How to Register a Trademark in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
Your brand name and logo are valuable assets — but only a registered trademark gives you the exclusive right to use them and stop copycats. This guide explains the classes, the search, the application, objections and oppositions, and how long registration takes.
12 June 2026
Consumer
·15 min read
How to File a Consumer Complaint in India: Forums, Process & Compensation
Sold a defective product, denied an insurance claim, or cheated by a builder or service provider? The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 gives you a fast, low-cost remedy. This guide explains who is a consumer, which commission to approach, the process, and what you can claim.
8 June 2026
Motor Accident
·15 min read
Motor Accident Claim (MACT) in Delhi NCR: How to Get Compensation
If you or a family member has been injured — or worse — in a road accident, the Motor Vehicles Act entitles you to compensation. This guide explains the MACT process, who can claim, how compensation is calculated, and the documents you need.
4 June 2026
Real Estate
·14 min read
Property Mutation (Dakhil Kharij) in Delhi: Process, Documents & Why It Matters
You have registered your property — but is it mutated in the municipal records? Mutation (dakhil kharij) updates ownership for tax and civic records. This guide explains what mutation is, why it matters, the documents required, and the step-by-step process in Delhi.
30 May 2026
Corporate & Startups
·16 min read
How to Register a Private Limited Company in India: A Founder's Guide
A private limited company is the preferred structure for startups raising funding. This guide explains the benefits, the documents and approvals needed, the step-by-step incorporation process through the MCA, and what compliance to expect after registration.
26 May 2026
Succession
·16 min read
Wills, Probate & Succession Certificate in Delhi: A Complete Guide
What happens to a person's property after death — and how do heirs claim it? This guide explains how to make a valid will, when probate is needed, what a succession certificate and legal heir certificate are, and how to transfer assets in Delhi.
20 May 2026
Real Estate
·15 min read
Landlord–Tenant Disputes in Delhi: Rent Agreements, Eviction & Your Rights
From unpaid rent and eviction to security deposits and repairs, landlord–tenant disputes are among the most common in Delhi. This guide explains the law, why the 11-month agreement is standard, valid grounds for eviction, and the rights of both sides.
15 May 2026
Family Law
·16 min read
How to File for Divorce in Delhi (2026): Process, Documents, Timeline & Cost
A complete, plain-English guide to filing for divorce in Delhi — the grounds, courts, documents, step-by-step procedure, realistic timelines, costs, and how to protect maintenance, custody and property along the way.
2 March 2026
Family Law
·14 min read
Mutual Consent Divorce in India: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Mutual consent divorce is the fastest, most dignified way to end a marriage. Here is exactly how it works in India — eligibility, the two-motion process, the cooling-off period and when it's waived, what to put in your settlement, timelines and cost.
26 February 2026
Civil & Commercial
·13 min read
How to Send a Legal Notice in India: Format, Process & When to Use It
A legal notice is often the cheapest way to resolve a dispute — or the essential first step before going to court. This guide explains what a legal notice is, when it's mandatory, what it must contain, how to send it, and how to reply if you receive one.
20 February 2026
Real Estate
·15 min read
Property Registration in Delhi: Stamp Duty, Process & Documents (2026)
Buying property in Delhi? Registration is what makes you the legal owner. This guide covers stamp duty and registration charges, the exact documents needed, the step-by-step process at the Sub-Registrar, and the due diligence that protects you from fraud.
14 February 2026
Real Estate
·14 min read
How to Verify Property Title Before Buying in Delhi NCR
Most property disputes are born at the moment of purchase — when a buyer skips title verification. This guide explains exactly how to check a property's title in Delhi NCR: the documents to examine, the searches to run, the red flags, and why a title opinion is the best money you'll spend.
8 February 2026
Real Estate
·15 min read
RERA Complaint in Delhi NCR: How Homebuyers Get Refund, Possession & Interest
Stuck with a delayed flat or a builder who won't deliver? RERA gives homebuyers real teeth. This guide explains who can file, which authority has jurisdiction in Delhi, Haryana and UP, the process, and how to claim refund, possession or delay interest.
30 January 2026
Banking & Recovery
·9 min read
Section 138 NI Act in 2026: What's Changed and How to Fast-Track Recovery
From summary trials to interim compensation, here is the practitioner's playbook for cheque-bounce matters this year.
4 February 2026
Real Estate
·8 min read
RERA 2026: Five Allottee Rights Most Buyers Don't Use
Possession delays, structural defects, refund with interest — a quick map of remedies available under RERA.
22 January 2026
M&A
·10 min read
Merger Notification Thresholds Under the Competition Act: A 2026 Refresher
Updated asset and turnover thresholds, deal-value test and Green Channel — what every M&A team should know.
8 January 2026
Employment
·9 min read
The Four Labour Codes: Implementation Update for Indian Employers
What Indian employers should do now to be ready for state-wise rollout of the new Labour Codes.
18 December 2025
Arbitration
·8 min read
The 2024 Arbitration Act Amendments: Practitioner Notes
Costs, third-party funding and enforcement reform — a quick read for in-house counsel.
30 November 2025
Constitutional
·7 min read
When Can a Writ Be Filed Against a Private Body?
From educational institutions to private banks — the doctrine of public function explained.
12 November 2025
Succession
·9 min read
Vineeta Sharma at Five: Daughters' Coparcenary Rights in 2026
How the 2020 ruling reshaped Hindu inheritance — and what's still being litigated.
22 October 2025
Disputes
·7 min read
Section 12A Pre-Institution Mediation: Strategy for MSMEs
How smaller businesses can use mandatory mediation to settle disputes faster — and cheaper.
30 September 2025