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Varun Singh, is a Senior Journalist who has extensively covered the Real Estate Sector for over one and half decade. His articles, insights, and opinion on the sector are widely read.
Calling it a “sad reality”, the Bombay High Court has granted interim protection to a Worli-based BDD Chawl family living for nearly four decades in a tenement officially marked as a common bathroom, ordering a site inspection and halting any coercive action amid MHADA’s redevelopment drive.

“Bathroom on Paper, Home for 40 Years”: Bombay High Court Steps In to Protect BDD Chawl Family

Calling it a “sad reality”, the Bombay High Court has granted interim protection to a Worli-based BDD Chawl family living for nearly four decades in a tenement officially marked as a common bathroom, ordering a site inspection and halting any coercive action amid MHADA’s redevelopment drive.
Foreign universities in India could save US$113 billion in forex, serve over 560,000 students and create 19 million sq ft of education real estate demand, says a Deloitte–Knight Frank report.

Foreign Universities in India Can Save US$113 Billion in Forex, Create 19 Mn Sq Ft Realty Demand

Foreign universities in India could save US$113 billion in forex, serve over 560,000 students and create 19 million sq ft of education real estate demand, says a Deloitte–Knight Frank report.
Real estate stocks opened on a mixed note as Indian markets remained volatile. While large developers like DLF showed resilience, broader sector weakness and macro concerns suggest a range-bound and stock-specific trading session ahead.

🏗️ Realty Stocks Kick Off the Day on a Steady Note; Early Trade Signals Cautious Optimism

Real estate stocks opened steady today with the Nifty Realty index in a narrow range. Large developers saw early gains while mid-caps were mixed. Investors are watching for catalysts as the session unfolds.
In a blow to the original developer, the Bombay High Court has dismissed Sunshine Builders' petition, mandating a ₹125 crore deposit to appeal the DRT's refusal to allow late amendments challenging a 2019 SARFAESI auction. With construction advanced and third-party rights crystallised under Lodha Developers, the court prioritised statutory pre-deposit rules and equities over the builder's claims.

Bought a Flat in Bank Auction? You Must Clear Past Society Dues to Become a Member

Buying a flat in a bank auction may not be a clean deal after all. In a key judgment involving a posh South Mumbai housing society, the Bombay High Court has ruled that auction buyers must clear pending society dues of previous owners before being granted membership.
“Being the owner gives you preferential rights, but not unlimited time.” In a firm order, SRA removes a private landowner as developer after three years of zero progress on a Lower Parel slum scheme, prioritising slum dwellers’ right to timely rehabilitation.

Bombay High Court Limits Registrar’s Role – Complex Housing Society Disputes Must Go to Proper Forums

The Bombay High Court has limited the Registrar’s powers in cooperative housing disputes, ruling that complex issues like succession and document validity must be handled by courts, not administrative bodies. In quashing a 2018 order substituting a member’s name, the court restored the status quo in a decades-old case, highlighting jurisdictional overreach.