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Law & Contracts
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- Contract Act, Limitation Act, Other Laws, Constitution of India
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Mareva Injunction in Singapore Arbitration & Seizure of Foreign Assets
Theme: Legal Framework, Module: Arbitration & Courts
Author: Ramasubramanian
Published Date: 21 Feb 2026
ONE of the hazards of litigation/ arbitration which a plaintiff has to accept, is the risk of the defendant surreptitiously disposing of his assets so as to evade any judgment that may be obtained against him.
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Contractors Guide to Simple Legal Process - Part 2 – Pre-Advocate Stage in Construction Contracts and its Importance
Theme: Legal Framework, Module: Law & Contracts
Author: Dr. Pradeep Reddy Sarvareddy
Published Date: 30 Jan 2026
This series explores the legal process in 5 parts. Let us now read the Part 2: Pre-Advocate Stage and its Importance.
You may be telling the truth, but you need evidence to win cases. What you think logically may not be evidence legally. In Part 1, we structured the legal process as “three pillars” by comparing the law to engineering, for simplification. This Part 2 explores the first pillar, i.e., the Pre-Advocate Stage, which is equivalent to the Design or foundation of your legal case. This is where routine actions like documentation and approvals occur, and you are in good terms with the Department. While these seem like standard site tasks in Construction projects, legally, these actions of yours are the foundation of your future case. Understanding this stage is critical because it establishes the evidence in construction projects, where everyone is smiling and probably happy to cooperate with you. This is your precautionary phase, where you are designing a strong foundation for your future legal battle in Court or Arbitration.
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Contractors Guide to Simple Legal Process - Part 1 - Overview of the Three Pillars of Law
Theme: Legal Framework, Module: Law & Contracts
Author: Dr. Pradeep Reddy Sarvareddy
Published Date: 29 Jan 2026
This series explores the legal process in 5 parts. Let us begin with Part 1: The Overview.
Contractors are not expected to be lawyers but understanding the legal process can help a Contractor prepare evidence, strengthen his own case and also take appropriate steps at the correct time. Remember that ignorance of law is not a defence. So, understand the law which will help your money, time, effort and reputation. This series of 5 parts is a simple guide explaining the law as three practical pillars, i.e., preliminary legal aspects, procedural law and substantive law. I have used analogies that are familiar to construction industry. I hope that this series of Articles will help you understand how cases are won or lost, and what it means by merits or technicalities, and some other legal terms.
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Legal Traps Contractors Learn Only After Losing Money
Theme: Legal Framework; Module: Law & Contracts
Author: Dr. Pradeep Reddy Sarvareddy
Published Date: 27 Jan 2026
Most Contractors lose money in Projects for the same reasons. Yet, Contractors keep on repeating such mistakes more confidently and new Contractors start their career by committing the same mistakes. It is like saying you don’t become a Contractor unless you make these mistakes at least once. Let us change that. The reason Contractors lose money is because the Contractor is focussed on the Work. So, let us stop for a moment and understand what happened. You know these common legal traps. Become “enlightened” by these experiences, and most likely you will remember these lessons next time and, instead of losing money, you could earn money.
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Constitution of India: The First to the Rescue of Contractors
Theme: Legal Framework; Module: Law & Contracts
Author: Dr. Pradeep Reddy Sarvareddy
Published Date: 26 Jan 2026
Republic Day Special
Whenever a Contractor is facing legal problems from tendering, work execution, Bank Guarantees invocation, Blacklisting or Termination, most people start searching remedies in various Laws and Statutes. But understand that India, our country, was built on the Constitution. Know that the Constitution has several provisions that can protect Contractors. On this Republic Day, let us learn how to protect Contractors by relying upon the Constitution of India.
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Change of Law in Government Construction Projects – Risks and Contractors Rights
Theme: Legal Framework; Module: Law & Contracts
Author: Dr. Pradeep Reddy Sarvareddy
Published Date: 10 Jan 2026
What happens when the rules of the game are changed after starting the game? In Government construction and infrastructure projects, Change of Law (such as a new tax notification, a revised royalty rate or changes in environmental regulations) is a common situation. This new change affects costs, time periods, creates new risks and obligations on the Contractors. But many Contractors realise such impacts only after facing the financial burdens, delays and disputes. Understanding how the Change of Law results in new entitlements to compensation or Extension of Time or new financial burdens or other risks depends on the contract and the legal framework. This article examines the risks created by the Change of Law and how contractors can identify and protect their rights, and act before losses become unrecoverable, or file new Claims.
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