The case concerning the application of the International Convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination (Georgia vs. Russia) (2021): Racial Discrimination and State Responsibility

  This article has been written by Mr. Omkar Tamhane, a first-year student at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai.      ABSTRACT This abstract examines the importance of non-discrimination as a fundamental principle in contemporary international law, with a focus on the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). The introduction…

Things to Know Before Renting a Commercial Property in India

Real estate investing even on a very small scale, remains a tried and true means of building an individual’s cash flow and wealth. INTRODUCTION What is commercial property? Property purchased for residential purposes is referred to as residential property, whereas property utilised for commercial purposes is referred to as commercial property. It is seen as…

NOC for Transfer of Property from Legal Heirs

A no objection certificate or NOC is a very important document that establishes the legality of a particular transaction.  INTRODUCTION What is a No Objection Certificate? A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is a document granting consent for the purchase or construction of property to a person or a company. Applicants must get a No Objection…

Things to be aware in Builder – Buyer Agreement

A builder-buyer agreement is a document which specifies the modalities, conditions and clauses between a builder and a homebuyer. The builder-buyer agreement contains clauses referring to the property in question, delivery information, and terms relating to default and late project delivery, among other things. At one point, delayed real estate projects affected the Indian real…

Effect of Disputes on the Partition of Property in India

Private property is a necessary institution, at least in a fallen world; men work more and dispute less when goods are private than when they are in common.                                                                                                                                                                                                         R. H. Tawney Family disputes can result in a forced partition. Partition of property takes region while there may be joint possession of or greater individuals…

Simple Mortgage

Step By Step, Place Became Property, Property Became A Mortgage, And Mortgages Became Derivative Investments. INTRODUCTION What Is a Mortgage? A mortgage, as per section 58 of the Transfer of Property Act, is a sort of loan used to buy or keep up a house, land, or other pieces of real estate. The borrower agrees to…

What is Continuous Easement ?

Freedom and Property Rights are inseparable. You can’t have one without the other.                                                                                                                                 -George Washington  INTRODUCTION What is an easement?  The concept of the easement has been defined under Section 4 of The Indian Easements Act, 1882. According to the provisions of Section 4, easement or easement agreement is a term that describes a situation in which one party…