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Nov

Noida Authority Seals Lotus Panache Towers: A Strong Message on Compliance and Accountability

November 17, 2025PoojaBlog

The recent action taken by the Noida Authority against the Lotus Panache real estate project marks a crucial moment in the enforcement of urban development laws and regulatory discipline. Acting against long-standing violations, the Authority sealed three under-construction residential towers and ten commercial units after discovering massive outstanding dues and unauthorized construction activities. According to...

Nov

Supreme Court: Mere Use of the Word “Arbitration” Does Not Constitute a Valid Arbitration Agreement

November 14, 2025PoojaBlog

In a significant judgment reinforcing the fundamentals of arbitration law in India, the Supreme Court has clarified that the mere presence of the word “arbitration” in a clause does not automatically create a binding arbitration agreement. What matters is not the label of the clause, but the true intention of the parties as reflected in...

Nov

Taxed but Unregulated: The Legal Vacuum in India’s Cryptocurrency Framework

November 10, 2025PoojaBlog

India’s approach towards virtual digital assets (VDAs) remains a unique paradox — strict taxation without a clear regulatory framework. While the government has imposed a flat 30% tax on all crypto gains and a 1% TDS on every transfer, it still does not legally define, regulate, or even formally recognize cryptocurrencies. This gap has created...

Nov

RERA over IBC: Supreme Court’s Course-Correction in Real Estate Insolvency

November 6, 2025PoojaBlog

In a significant and reformative judgment, the Supreme Court has provided much-needed clarity on the long-debated overlap between the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The Court has held that RERA will be the primary and preferred remedy for homebuyer grievances, while IBC should be invoked...

Nov

Supreme Court Sets Up High-Level Committee to Resolve 20-Year Stalled Housing Project in Greater Noida

November 3, 2025PoojaBlog

The Supreme Court of India has taken a major step towards delivering long-awaited justice to hundreds of distressed homebuyers by appointing a special committee to resolve the long-stalled Shiv Kala Charms Housing Project in Greater Noida. The project, which has remained incomplete for nearly two decades, has caused immense financial and emotional stress to homebuyers...

Oct

Arbitration vs. Litigation: Choosing the Right Path

October 24, 2025PoojaBlog

In the evolving commercial and legal landscape, disputes are inevitable but the method of resolution defines how effectively they are managed. For many, the choice between arbitration and litigation can determine the speed, confidentiality, and enforceability of outcomes. Both have their merits, but selecting the right path requires careful consideration of the dispute’s nature,...

Oct

Noida Residents Seek Relief from Demolition Notices for Home Extensions

October 23, 2025PoojaBlog

Residents across several Noida sectors have approached local authorities seeking relief from demolition and sealing notices issued for minor home extensions such as verandah enclosures and small structural additions. The notices, served under Section 10 of the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Area Development Act, classify these additions as...

Oct

Supreme Court Upholds Sealing of Property Misused for Commercial Purpose in Delhi’s New Rajinder Nagar Market

October 22, 2025PoojaBlog

In a recent ruling in M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors. , the Supreme Court of India upheld the sealing of a property that was originally sanctioned as a shop-cum-residence but was being misused for commercial purposes on the upper residential floors. Main Issue: Whether a property sanctioned for mixed...

Oct

Supreme Court on Delay and Deficiency in Arbitral Awards

October 21, 2025PoojaBlog

In Lancor Holdings Limited v. Prem Kumar Menon & Ors., the Hon’ble Supreme Court has set aside an arbitral award that was rendered nearly four years after the conclusion of proceedings , holding that such inordinate delay and failure to adjudicate core disputes amounts to a violation of the public policy of India under Section...

Oct

Supreme Court safeguards advocates’ rights: Protecting confidentiality in the digital age

October 20, 2025PoojaBlog

The Supreme Court in the case Re: Summoning Advocates with Writ Petition and Special Leave Petition who give legal opinion or represent parties during investigation of cases and related issues, bearing number Writ Petition (Civil) No. 632 of 2025 and SLP (Cr.) No. 9334 of 2025 has taken a significant step to protect the independence...

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