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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.
Bombay HC upholds stamp duty on 1987 development deals as conveyance; dismisses Kamla Developers’ petitions challenging adjudication orders.

Bombay High Court Rules BMC Permission Not Required for Tenantable Repairs

In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has clarified that tenantable repairs, like replacing rusted roofing sheets, do not require BMC permission under Section 342 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act. The court quashed a BMC notice issued to Indu Oil and Soap Co., criticizing the corporation’s high-handed demolition actions and imposing a ₹25,000 fine, setting a precedent for property owners in Mumbai.
In a major boost for homebuyers, the Supreme Court has ruled that merely leasing or renting out a purchased residential flat does not disqualify buyers from filing consumer complaints against builders for delays or unfair practices. The verdict in Vinit Bahri vs MGF Developers restores a dismissed case and clarifies that builders must prove "commercial purpose" to exclude consumer status.

Supreme Court Verdict Unlocks 35,000 Acres for Redevelopment in Maharashtra: A Boom for Urban Expansion and Real Estate Revival

In a seismic shift for Maharashtra’s real estate landscape, the Supreme Court’s quashing of flawed forest classifications frees 35,000 acres for private redevelopment, igniting prospects for housing booms and infrastructure surges while navigating green regulations.
MMRDA has begun preparing the DPR for Mumbai’s 70 km Integrated Tunnel Road Network — a transformative underground mobility system connecting the Coastal Road, BKC, and Airport to reduce congestion and make ‘Mumbai in Minutes’ a reality.

MMRDA Begins DPR Work for Mumbai’s Integrated Tunnel Road Network — The City’s Third Mode of Mobility

MMRDA has begun preparing the DPR for Mumbai’s 70 km Integrated Tunnel Road Network — a transformative underground mobility system connecting the Coastal Road, BKC, and Airport to reduce congestion and make ‘Mumbai in Minutes’ a reality.
India's warehousing absorption fell 7% to 10.6 Mn sq ft in Q2 2026, but H1 leasing rose 16% YoY, says Vestian.

🏭 Manufacturing Powers India’s Warehousing Boom: Mumbai, NCR Lead 16% Surge in Q3 2025

Knight Frank’s Q3 2025 report shows India’s warehousing sector expanding 16% YoY, led by manufacturing and e-commerce. Mumbai recorded 123% leasing growth, reaffirming its position as India’s top industrial hub.
MahaRERA orders new developer to hand over flat and pay interest despite claiming it never received payment, holding both builders jointly liable in Mumbai Evergreen Woods case.

Can Homebuyers Stop a Builder from Loading Additional FSI After Decades of Handing Over Possession? Court Says No

The Bombay High Court’s November 7, 2025, ruling allows Jaydeep Developers to build Wing C5 in Mumbai’s Lok Everest project, rejecting homebuyers’ objections. Citing 1993 disclosures, the court upheld the developer’s right to additional FSI, emphasizing timely action under MOFA.