In-depth commentary on Section 2 of the UP Apartment (Promotion of Construction, Ownership and Maintenance) Act, 2010. Covers scope, cooperatives as promoters, mixed-use and office projects, exclusions for malls and multiplexes, FAR and common areas, and key Supreme Court cases.
A Commentary on Section 1 of UP Apartment (Promotion of Construction, Ownership and Maintenance) Act, 2010 with frequently asked questions. Bare Text of Section 1 Section -1: Short title, extent and Commencement: (1) This Act may be called the Uttar Pradesh Apartment (Promotion of Construction, Ownership, and Maintenance) Act, 2010.(2) It extends to the whole … Read more
Download UP Apartment Act 2010 Law Manual Introduction Uttar Pradesh’s shift to apartment living has been driven by the rise of planned urban nodes such as Noida and Greater Noida, conceived under the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Area Development Act, 1976 and administered by industrial development authorities that zoned large tracts for medium- and high-density group … Read more
Introduction The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which has replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), reorganises several procedural safeguards in criminal law. One of its most crucial provisions is Section 35(3), the modern equivalent of Section 41A of the CrPC. It represents India’s continuing effort to strike a balance between effective policing … Read more
The article stipulates the concepts and procedure of statuory default bail where the police is not able to file chargesheet within prescribed time of investigation and accused is in jail.
Introduction The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Pradeep Kumar Kesarwani v. State of U.P. & Anr. Criminal Appeal No. 3831 of 2025 (@ SLP (Crl.) No. 11642 of 2019), decided on 02 September 2025 has reiterated the powers of the High Courts to quash criminal cases and also the four-step test to analyse whether … Read more
n a significant ruling that reinforces the constitutional limits on investigative methods, the Supreme Court of India in 2025 held that narco-analysis tests cannot be conducted without the voluntary and informed consent of the accused. The judgment revisits the foundational principles laid down in Selvi v. State of Karnataka, reiterating that forced narco tests violate Articles 20(3) and 21 of the Constitution. This article examines the legal background, the facts of the case, the Court’s reasoning, and the broader implications for criminal law and forensic practices in India.
Download compilatio of the UP Apartment Act 2010, Rules 2011 and Model Bye-Laws 2011. Introduction Apartment living in urban Uttar Pradesh is governed by a structured legal regime aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and self-governance among apartment owners. This framework comprises three critical documents: These documents collectively determine the rights of apartment owners, obligations of … Read more
Download this article in PDF. Download Supreme Court Caveat Proforma Introduction In India’s complex and often time-consuming legal system, a single ex parte interim order—passed without hearing the affected party—can result in significant and long-lasting consequences. To protect against such outcomes, the law provides a powerful procedural safeguard known as a caveat application. A caveat … Read more
Comprehensive Guide to Filing a Transfer Petition in the Supreme Court of India: Procedure, Grounds, and FAQs Download this Blog in PDF Download Transfer Petition Proforma Introduction A Transfer Petition (Civil) can be filed under Article 139A of the Constitution of India, read with Section 25 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), and … Read more
The Swing – Toppling from Courtroom to Greens. Being a lawyer, I’ve had the privilege of meeting people from all walks of life. Naturally, when you’re trying to build trust with clients, you end up learning a bit about their personal lives—what they do for fun, their hobbies, etc. Time and again, some of my … Read more
Section-514: Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Comparison Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 514. Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitation.—(1) Except as otherwise providedin this Sanhita, no Court shall take … Read more