Sansa Law Desk

Cancelling a flat booking and obtaining a refund from a builder is one of the most common real estate disputes in India. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) provides a structured framework for both buyer-initiated and builder-default cancellations, with specific provisions under Sections 18 and 19 that protect homebuyer rights. This guide explains the grounds for cancellation, the refund entitlements, the RERA complaint process, and the practical ste

The Supreme Court on 12 June 2026 dismissed a writ petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha candidature from Madhya Pradesh, holding that the proper remedy lay in an election petition rather than a writ. A Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice A. S. Chandurkar declined to exercise the Court's writ jurisdiction, citing the constitutional bar in Article 329, and granted the petitioner liberty to raise her ch

The Supreme Court has held that an application to revoke a probate is governed by Article 137 of the Limitation Act, 1963, which prescribes a three-year limitation period running from the date the right to apply accrues. The ruling settles a recurring question in succession litigation: because the Indian Succession Act, 1925 does not prescribe any limitation period either for seeking probate of a will or for applying to revoke a probate already granted, courts must fall back

The Lokpal, established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, is India's apex anti-corruption ombudsman with jurisdiction over public servants including the Prime Minister (with safeguards), Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, and Group A, B, C, and D officers of the Central Government. Filing a complaint with the Lokpal is a structured process governed by the Lokpal (Complaint) Rules, 2020, and can now be initiated online through the official portal at lokpalonline.

Every food business operator (FBO) in India is required to obtain a food license or registration from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under Section 31 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act). Operating without a valid FSSAI license is a punishable offence that can result in fines and imprisonment. This guide explains the three tiers of licensing, the documents required, the application process, and the associated fees. For context on busi

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) operates the SCORES (SEBI Complaint Redress System) portal to handle investor complaints against listed companies, intermediaries, and market infrastructure institutions. SCORES 2.0, launched in 2023, introduced an auto-routing mechanism and a review process. Investors who have grievances against brokers, depository participants, mutual funds, listed companies, or other SEBI-registered entities can file complaints through this

Udyam Registration is the government's online system for registering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. It replaced the earlier Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) system with effect from July 1, 2020, pursuant to a notification issued by the Ministry of MSME under Section 7 of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSMED Act). Registration is entirely free, paperless, and based on self-declaration through the Udyam portal (udyamregistrat

Converting agricultural land to non-agricultural (NA) use is a mandatory legal requirement before any residential, commercial, or industrial construction can take place on farmland in India. The process is governed by state-specific revenue and land laws, and failure to obtain proper conversion can result in demolition orders, penalties, and criminal proceedings. This guide explains the general framework, the state-specific variations, and the step-by-step process for land co

On 5 June 2026, the Reserve Bank of India announced a significant liberalisation of the rules governing how Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) can invest in listed Indian companies. The headline change doubles the individual equity investment limit for an NRI or OCI in a single listed company from 5 percent to 10 percent of the company's paid-up capital, and raises the aggregate ceiling for all such investors taken together. The move, announced

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a significant revision in the fees paid to government-appointed advocates, raising retainership and appearance fees by up to 50 percent after a freeze that lasted over a decade. Under the revised schedule, district court retainership fees increase from Rs 9,000 to Rs 14,000 per month, while per-appearance fees rise from Rs 1,650 to Rs 2,500. The revision, announced in June 2026, is estimated to cost the state exchequer approximately R

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is established under the Competition Act, 2002, to prevent anti-competitive practices, regulate combinations (mergers and acquisitions), and promote fair competition. Any person, consumer, or enterprise affected by anti-competitive conduct can file an information with the CCI under Section 19(1) of the Competition Act, 2002. The CCI can also take cognizance suo motu or upon a reference from the Central or State Government. This guide

Filing a patent in India is governed by the Patents Act, 1970, as amended by the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005, and the Patents Rules, 2003. The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, operating under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), administers patent registration. India follows a first-to-file system, making timely filing critical. This guide covers the complete process from application to grant. What Can Be Patented in Ind

Educational loans enable students in India to finance higher education at domestic and international institutions. The Reserve Bank of India classifies education loans as a priority sector lending category under its Master Directions on Priority Sector Lending, 2020. Banks, NBFCs, and government schemes such as PM-Vidyalaxmi provide financial assistance. This guide covers the complete process, from eligibility to repayment. Eligibility Criteria for Educational Loans Most bank

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is an independent statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 to investigate complaints of human rights violations by public servants and to recommend remedial action. Filing a complaint with the NHRC is free of cost and can be done online, by post, or in person. This guide explains the full process, including who can file, what grounds are covered, and what outcomes to expect. For the broader framework

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has set 21 June 2026 as the deadline for platform aggregators to register their gig and platform workers on the eShram portal, India's national database for unorganised workers. The mandate arises from the Code on Social Security, 2020, which for the first time brings gig workers, platform workers, and unorganised workers within the statutory social security framework. Aggregators that fail to comply face penalties under Section 133 of th