Navigating E-Khata Compliance for Property Developers: Streamlining Building Plan Approvals in Bengaluru
Property development in Bengaluru now faces a pivotal digital shift – the E-Khata. An E-Khata is essentially an electronic property record or Electronic Property Identification (EPID) that serves as a digital certificate of property ownership. As the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) advances its e-governance, it has made E-Khata compliance a cornerstone for various property-related […]
Sustainable Revenue Models for Indian Fintech Startups Beyond Discounts and Cashback
Indian fintech startups have witnessed explosive growth over the past decade, fueled in large part by aggressive customer acquisition tactics like deep discounts, referral rewards, and cashbacks. However, cracks have started to show. Unsustainable customer acquisition costs and low user loyalty are pushing fintech companies to shift from burning cash to sustainable revenue models. This […]
Mental Health at Work: Legal Obligations and Policy Design for Employee Well-being in India
Introduction Mental health has emerged as a critical component of overall well-being, directly impacting employees’ quality of life and workplace productivity. In India, discussions around mental health in professional settings are still evolving, but the significance of supportive work environments is increasingly recognized. Studies indicate that poor mental health among employees leads to decreased productivity, […]
AI and Machine Learning in Fintech: Navigating Ethical and Regulatory Risks
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming the fintech industry by enabling innovations such as algorithmic credit scoring, automated fraud detection, and personalized financial advice. Banks and fintech startups in India are increasingly deploying AI-driven solutions – from chatbots handling customer service to ML models approving loans – to improve efficiency and […]
Beyond Registration: Ensuring Robust Title Due Diligence After the Latest Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court Ruling: Land Registration vs. Legal Ownership A recent Supreme Court of India ruling (June 10, 2025) has made it clear that land registration alone isn’t sufficient to establish ownership. In the case of K. Gopi Vs. The Sub-Registrar [Civil Appeal No. 3954 of 2025] , a bench including Justice Abhay S. Oka emphasized […]
Usufructuary Mortgage and the Right to Redemption: A Recent Supreme Court Decision
Introduction: In a recent judgment delivered on April 27, 2022, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justices Hemant Gupta and V. Ramasubramanian, addressed the crucial issue of the right to redemption in the context of a usufructuary mortgage. The case, titled “Harminder Singh (D) Thr.Lrs. Versus Surjit Kaur(D) Thr.Lrs. & Ors.”, involved a dispute over […]
Understanding Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Their Evolution in India
Introduction: Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) have emerged as a popular investment vehicle, providing individuals with the opportunity to earn dividends from income-generating real estate without the need for direct property ownership. This article explores the history, working mechanisms, classifications, and the landscape of REITs in India. History of REITs: The concept of REITs originated […]
Ventures over Coffee: Navigating the Corporate Landscape with Aryan and Rohan
In the bustling city of Mumbai, there lived two friends, Aryan and Rohan. Aryan a would be entrepreneur wanted to start off his business. Aryan wanted to understand which entity would be a best platform for his entrepreneurial venture. He met his friend Rohan at their favourite coffee shop and began lively discussion about Aryan’s […]
Contract Formation in Cyberspace: A Legal Analysis of Specht v. Netscape Communications Corporation
This article delves into the pivotal case of Christopher Specht v. Netscape Communications Corporation, heard by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 2002. The case revolves around issues of contract formation in the realm of cyberspace, specifically addressing whether users, by downloading free software from Netscape, implicitly agreed to the […]
A Dogma of Adverse Possession
In the landscape of real estate, land acquisition plays a pivotal role. Every real estate player intending to acquire land for their projects evaluates the land by conducting due diligence. In the process of this due diligence one of the usual issues that come up is that of adverse possession by way of which possessory […]