No Claim Certificate in Construction Contracts: Can Contractors Still Claim? (Economic Duress and 2026 Rulings)
Does a no claim certificate in construction contracts bar a contractor’s later claims? Section 63 accord and satisfaction vs coercion and economic duress, Boghara Polyfab, ONGC MRPL v. ANS Constructions (2018), SBI General v. Krish Spinning (2024), BHEL v. Koneru (Delhi HC, 2025), Rajpath Contractors (Calcutta HC, 2026) and a contractor checklist.
Construction Arbitration in India: Process, 2024 Government Guidelines and 2026 Supreme Court Rulings
How construction arbitration in India works: tiered pre-arbitration steps, the Finance Ministry’s June 2024 Rs 10 crore guidelines, CORE (2024) on unilateral appointments, and 2026 rulings in GVV Constructions, Union of India v. L&T, MS Sharma v. NBCC and Jan De Nul, plus a checklist for contractors and employers.
Liquidated Damages in Construction Contracts in India: Section 74, Proof of Loss and 2026 Supreme Court Ruling
How liquidated damages in construction contracts work in India: Section 74 of the Contract Act, when proof of loss is needed, the public utility presumption, Saisudhir Energy v. NVVNL (2026), Consolidated Construction Consortium v. STPI (2025) and a contractor’s defence checklist.
Works Contract Under MSMED Act: Can Contractors Use the MSME Facilitation Council?
Is a works contract covered under the MSMED Act? The Bombay, Calcutta, Telangana and Delhi High Court split, 2025–2026 rulings, Supreme Court principles on Section 18 and the 75% deposit, and a checklist for contractors and employers.
Construction Contract Disputes in India: Common Claims, Resolution Process and Key Case Law
A guide to construction contract disputes in India: delay, extension of time, liquidated damages, prolongation, escalation and bank guarantee claims, the tiered resolution process, key Supreme Court rulings and NHAI’s 2026 settlement scheme.