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Homebuyers Have a Right to Peaceful Protest and Freedom of Speech: Supreme Court

In a significant judgment dated April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of homebuyers who peacefully protested against a developer for unmet promises. The Court upheld their right to freedom of speech and quashed a defamation case, calling it a misuse of the legal process. This ruling strengthens the voice of consumers in real estate disputes.

Green Building Boom: India’s Real Estate Moves Towards a Greener Skyline

India’s green real estate is booming, with 66% of Grade A office space now certified green. According to a new report by Colliers and CREDAI, this shift is driven by rising occupier demand, ESG goals, and rental premiums—marking a crucial move towards a carbon-neutral future.

Mumbai’s Rental Agreements Increasingly Go Digital: 88,267 E-Registrations Recorded in Q1 2025

In the first three months of 2025, Mumbai saw 96,322 rental agreements registered. A significant 88,267 of these were e-registrations, indicating a strong trend towards digital processing in the city’s rental market.

Redevelopment vs Waqf: How Bhendi Bazaar Faced a Setback

The ambitious Bhendi Bazaar redevelopment project by the Bohra community hit a roadblock in 2019 when third parties claimed the land was Waqf property. In a recent meeting with PM Modi, the issue was highlighted, leading to discussion around the new Waqf Act amendment aimed at preventing such disruptions.

India Defies Global Office Rental Slump, Posts Record Growth in Leasing

Despite a global slump in office rentals, India’s commercial real estate market recorded historic growth in 2024, with 70.7 million sq ft leased—its highest ever. Cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune posted double-digit rental growth, driven by robust demand from IT and Global Capability Centers (GCCs), positioning India as a standout performer in the global office space landscape.