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Debt Recovery Tribunal for Recovery of Dues Process

March 30, 2026

The Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) process is a specialized legal mechanism for banks and financial institutions to recover dues exceeding ₹20 lakh. It involves filing an Original Application (OA), issuing summons to the borrower, adjudication by a Presiding Officer, and the issuance of a recovery certificate, resulting in property attachment or sale. [1, 2, 3,…
Compensation under Land Acquisition Act- Update !

March 29, 2026

Under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR), compensation for acquired land is calculated as twice the market value in urban areas and up to four times in rural areas, including rehabilitation and resettlement for affected families. The compensation calculation accounts for the highest market value,…
Police in Child Custody Matters- Supreme Court

March 28, 2026

Supreme Court on Child Custody Disputes The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the involvement of police in child custody disputes, calling such actions “atrocious and unconstitutional.” The case arose from a family court order in Bhopal that directed the Gurgaon Police Commissioner to ensure that a minor child was handed over to the father. The…
When can Magistrate Order Registration of FIR

March 27, 2026

A Magistrate can order the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)—now Section 175(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)—when a cognizable offence is disclosed, and the police have failed to act. This power is a judicial remedy to ensure police accountability. [1, 2,…
Sushma Buildtech Refund- HighCourt Execution Update

March 26, 2026

Builder Offers 50% Refund; High Court Orders Unfreezing of Bank Account In a significant development in a real estate dispute, the Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the unfreezing of a bank account belonging to a real estate developer after the builder agreed to partially refund homebuyers. — Background of the Case The case involved…