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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.
A Vile Parle builder's bid to stall land conveyance citing future construction plans was called "preposterous to the core" by the High Court.

Bombay High Court Dismisses 13-Year-Old PIL Challenging Luxury Redevelopment on Altamount Road, Mumbai

In a sharp rebuke to misuse of public interest litigation, the Bombay High Court on April 8, 2026, dismissed a 13-year-old PIL challenging the redevelopment of a luxury tower on Altamount Road, calling it a private grievance disguised as a public cause. The court noted that the building was already constructed and partly occupied as per valid approvals, with no proven safety hazards.
Maharashtra has extended government land lease tenure to 49 years with a renewal option up to 98 years, aiming to boost commercial development and increase state revenue.

Maharashtra Extends Govt Land Lease Tenure to 49 Years, Renewable Up to 98 Years

Maharashtra has extended government land lease tenure to 49 years with a renewal option up to 98 years, aiming to boost commercial development and increase state revenue.
Real estate stocks opened on a cautious note as Indian markets showed early signs of consolidation. While select developers like DLF and Phoenix Mills saw buying interest, others such as Godrej Properties and Lodha Developers remained under pressure, pointing to a volatile and range-bound trading session ahead.

Realty Stocks Open Weak After Sharp Rally; Sector Turns Volatile in Early Trade

Real estate stocks opened under pressure on April 9 as Indian markets slipped after a sharp rally. While select large developers showed resilience, broader selling in mid-cap realty stocks points to a volatile and range-bound session ahead.
In a significant ruling, MahaRERA has allowed fresh registration for Parinee Eminence Phase 1 under a new promoter while clarifying that previous homebuyers cannot enforce their agreements against the incoming developer. Old claims remain against the terminated promoter, with a lien created for protection.

SRA Dream Turns Nightmare: Kurla Homebuyers Lose Flats Despite Paying Crores

MahaRERA has permitted a fresh RERA registration for the stalled Sapphire I project in Kurla, giving the new developer a clean slate while protecting original allottees through abeyance of the old registration and a lien on reimbursement funds payable to the terminated promoter ITMC
After two decades of legal battle, the Bombay High Court has ordered the vacation of three shops on a prime 450 sq yard open plot in Bandra, ruling that occupants inducted by the original lessee have no independent right once the head tenancy is terminated.

Bombay HC Ends 20-Year Battle, Orders Eviction from Prime Bandra Plot

After two decades of legal battle, the Bombay High Court has ordered the vacation of three shops on a prime 450 sq yard open plot in Bandra, ruling that occupants inducted by the original lessee have no independent right once the head tenancy is terminated.