A STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE RECENT AMENDMENTS IN THE PROPERTY LAW IN INDIA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

AUTHORS – VATSAL VASHISHTHA, STUDENT AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, NOIDA, AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH

BEST CITATION – VATSAL VASHISHTHA, A STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE RECENT AMENDMENTS IN THE PROPERTY LAW IN INDIA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (8) OF 2026, PG. 197-225, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344. DOI- https://doi.org/10.65393/IJLRV6I821

ABSTRACT

This study critically examines recent amendments in property law in India, focusing on their impact on legal frameworks, regulatory governance, and practical implementation. Key legislative reforms, particularly the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 and the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, have been analyzed through a qualitative research approach. The study integrates doctrinal analysis with empirical insights derived from semi-structured interviews conducted with diverse stakeholders, including legal practitioners, regulatory officials, developers, property owners, and policy experts.

The findings reveal that while these reforms have significantly enhanced transparency, accountability, and consumer protection at the structural level, their effectiveness is constrained by persistent implementation challenges. Issues such as bureaucratic inefficiency, administrative delays, corruption, and lack of coordination among institutions continue to limit the realization of reform objectives. Thematic analysis identifies key dimensions of reform, including digitization, regulatory oversight, procedural safeguards, and compensation mechanisms. Judicial interpretation has played a critical role in reinforcing constitutional protections under Article 300A, although inconsistencies in interpretation remain.

The study also highlights the gap between legislative intent and ground-level realities, particularly affecting marginalized groups and rural stakeholders. It concludes that while property law reforms represent a significant normative advancement, their success depends on improved institutional capacity, technological integration, and inclusive governance. The research contributes to existing literature by providing an integrated, qualitative perspective that connects legal, institutional, and socio-economic dimensions of property law reforms in India.

Keywords: Property Law Reforms, RERA, Land Acquisition, Transparency, Accountability, Regulatory Governance, Digitization, Judicial Interpretation, Article 300A, Stakeholder Perception, Implementation Challenges, India.