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Property & Civil 29 September 2026

Bhu Bharati: Checking and Correcting Land Records in Telangana

How the Bhu Bharati Act and portal replaced Dharani, what the Bhudhaar number is, how to check a record of rights, apply for mutation or correction, and appeal against a Tahsildar's order.

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Property & Civil 5 min read

HYDRAA Notices and Demolitions in Hyderabad: What Property Owners Should Know

What HYDRAA can act against, which buildings it has said it will leave alone, the notice and hearing an owner is entitled to, and what to check about lakes and nalas before buying property in Hyderabad.

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Property & Civil 4 min read

How to File a TG-RERA Complaint Against a Builder in Telangana

A step-by-step guide to complaining to the Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority: Form M or Form N, the fee, documents, online hearings, the interest you can claim, appeals and recovery.

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Criminal 4 min read

Regular Bail and Anticipatory Bail Under the BNSS: A Practical Guide

The difference between bailable and non-bailable offences, regular bail, anticipatory bail and default bail under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, with the key Supreme Court rulings.

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Family & Divorce 4 min read

Mutual Consent Divorce in India: Process, Timeline and the Six-Month Waiting Period

How a divorce by mutual consent works under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, what the two motions involve, and when the six-month cooling-off period can be waived.

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Family & Divorce 4 min read

Maintenance for Wife, Children and Parents Under Section 144 BNSS

Who can claim maintenance under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (formerly Section 125 CrPC), how interim maintenance works, and how orders are enforced.

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Property & Civil 4 min read

Buying Property in India: A Legal Due Diligence Checklist

The documents and checks to complete before you buy a flat, house or plot, from title verification and encumbrance certificates to approvals and registration.

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Criminal 3 min read

Cheque Bounce Cases Under Section 138: Notice, Deadlines and Procedure

A step-by-step guide to cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, including the strict time limits, where to file, and what the accused can expect.

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Property & Civil 3 min read

Delayed Flat Possession? Your Rights Under RERA Explained

When a homebuyer can claim a refund with interest or interest for delay under RERA, how to file a complaint with the state authority, and how RERA compares with the consumer commission.

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Consumer & Corporate 3 min read

How to File a Consumer Complaint in India (Including Online via e-Daakhil)

Who counts as a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which commission to approach, time limits, and how to file a complaint online.

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Consumer & Corporate 4 min read

Founders' Agreement for Indian Startups: Key Clauses to Get Right

Why co-founders need a written agreement, the clauses that matter most, from equity vesting and IP assignment to exits and deadlocks, and how Indian law treats non-competes.

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Legal Awareness 4 min read

Understanding the Consultation Process

What actually happens when you request a consultation, and how to make the most of that first conversation with an advocate.

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Property & Civil 5 min read

Property Documents: Keeping Your Papers in Order

A general overview of the kinds of documents that commonly matter in property transactions and disputes.

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Family & Divorce 4 min read

Preparing for a Family or Matrimonial Matter

Family matters can be sensitive. Here is some general guidance on approaching them thoughtfully.

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Legal Awareness 3 min read

General Information vs. Legal Advice: Why It Matters

There is an important difference between reading general information and receiving advice tailored to your matter.

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