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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.
In a landmark February 16, 2026 ruling, Bombay High Court Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan directed defaulting developer Alag Property to hand over Mulund Endeavour CHS redevelopment site, appointing Court Receiver amid ₹9.77 crore dues and 5+ years displacement. A rare win empowering societies against stalled projects.

Long Stay Doesn’t Mean Ownership: Bombay Court Orders Eviction of Servant from Madh Island Bungalow

In a key ruling, the Bombay City Civil Court has held that a servant’s long stay in a property does not create ownership rights, ordering eviction from a Madh Island bungalow and rejecting claims of adverse possession based on permissive occupation.
In 2025, MahaRERA delivered a series of landmark reforms—disposing of a record 6,945 complaints, integrating all planning authorities, tightening compliance norms, and strengthening enforcement—marking a decisive shift toward faster justice, transparency, and stronger protection for homebuyers across Maharashtra.

MahaRERA’s Landmark Decisions in 2025 Strengthen Homebuyer Protection and Industry Accountability

In 2025, MahaRERA delivered a series of landmark reforms—disposing of a record 6,945 complaints, integrating all planning authorities, tightening compliance norms, and strengthening enforcement—marking a decisive shift toward faster justice, transparency, and stronger protection for homebuyers across Maharashtra.
Real estate stocks opened the day flat to slightly positive with large developers holding up and mid-caps showing mixed moves. The sector is likely to remain range-bound as investors look for intraday triggers.

🏗️ Realty Stocks Open Flat to Mildly Positive as Market Opens; Investors Eye Intraday Cues

Real estate stocks opened the day flat to slightly positive with large developers holding up and mid-caps showing mixed moves. The sector is likely to remain range-bound as investors look for intraday triggers.
In a major relief for homebuyers, ITAT Mumbai has ruled that stamp duty valuation for tax purposes must be taken from the booking date—even if the allotment letter is unregistered—protecting buyers from unfair tax demands caused by builder delays.

Income Tax Tribunal Mumbai: Booking Date Matters for Stamp Duty Valuation, Even Without Registered Agreement

In a major relief for homebuyers, ITAT Mumbai has ruled that stamp duty valuation for tax purposes must be taken from the booking date—even if the allotment letter is unregistered—protecting buyers from unfair tax demands caused by builder delays.
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.

Double Booking Costs Builder Dear: MahaRERA Orders Refund to Homebuyer in Sunteck Project

MahaRERA has ordered a builder to refund a homebuyer’s money after ruling that the flat was double-booked and no valid allotment or agreement existed.