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Bombay HC quashes ₹3 Cr+ stamp duty demand against Romell Real Estate in Malad slum redevelopment case. Court rules Permanent Transit Camp (PTC) cannot be added to consideration per Guideline 26 & holds CCRA order time-barred beyond 6-year limit under Section 53A.

One Common Member, One Request — and an Entire Society Committee Is Removed for 5 Years

In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has shown that even a single society member can bring down an entire managing committee. A simple request for meeting minutes led to a five-year ban on committee members, reinforcing that transparency in housing societies is not optional.
Bombay HC upholds deemed conveyance for Malad jewellery market society after 17-yr wait, rules MOFA agreements prevail over lease claims by Nusli Wadia & Raheja group entities. Justice Borkar dismisses writs.

Stamp Duty Refunds Now Virtually Guaranteed for Unexecuted Flat Agreements

In a relief for homebuyers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that stamp duty paid on never-signed flat agreements must be refunded in full, even years later—declaring it “unjust enrichment” for the state and prioritizing family hardships over procedural delays.
The Bombay High Court has halted development of a CIDCO-allotted plot in Ulwe, granting protection to developers who paid ₹3.12 crore under earlier agreements.

Sold Land for ₹300 in 1962, Lost It Forever: Bombay HC Reminds Why Agreements Must Be Clear

A man who claimed his father sold land for ₹300 in 1962 under a loan-like arrangement has lost his bid to reclaim it. The Bombay High Court ruled the deal was a valid sale, highlighting the importance of clear and legally drafted property agreements.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that Vallabhnagar Co-operative Housing Society, Vile Parle, cannot deny membership to Andheri purchasers by demanding lease premium beyond the statutory ceiling fixed under Section 79A.

Court Asks Govt To Fix Time Frame For Stamp Duty Refund

The Bombay High Court has slammed the State for a nine-year delay in refunding stamp duty and directed the Revenue Department to issue, within eight weeks, a circular prescribing clear timelines for all refund applications — a move that could streamline property-related processes for thousands across Maharashtra.
The Bombay High Court has directed Foreshore Co-operative Housing Society in Mumbai to admit film director Ramesh Sippy as a member, ruling that societies must honor nominee and heir rights under Section 154B-13.

High Court Asks Society to Admit Film Director Ramesh Sippy as Member

In a significant ruling on 9 December 2025, the Bombay High Court…