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Bombay High Court allows IL&FS Financial Services to proceed with ₹203.66 crore summary suit against principal borrower Serveall Constructions despite IBC moratoriums

HDIL Sold Non-Existent Flats, Society Denies Membership, Court Says Society Is Right

In a major victory for housing societies, the Bombay High Court has upheld the decision of Dheeraj Dreams CHS Ltd. to deny membership to buyers who purchased “flats” that never existed. HDIL had sold mandatory refuge areas as residential flats years after the developer lost rights over the property. The Court ruled that societies cannot be forced to admit members for non-existent flats as it would violate the law.
In a striking case from Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, a tenant demanded its ₹50 lakh security deposit back, the Wadhwa firm first admitted it would refund after deducting just ₹5.42 lakh — but later tried to flip the script and demand over ₹96 lakh from the tenant. The Bombay High Court has now blocked this dramatic reversal.

BKC Tenant Demands ₹50 Lakh Deposit Back — Wadhwa First Agrees to Pay, Then Demands ₹96 Lakh

In a striking case from Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, a tenant demanded its ₹50 lakh security deposit back, the Wadhwa firm first admitted it would refund after deducting just ₹5.42 lakh — but later tried to flip the script and demand over ₹96 lakh from the tenant. The Bombay High Court has now blocked this dramatic reversal.
Maharashtra government has ended the free land allotment policy, mandating that land for public use will now be priced at Ready Reckoner rates to ensure transparency and revenue generation.

Landowners Win vs NHAI: Bombay HC Upholds Higher Compensation

Bombay High Court dismisses NHAI appeals, upholds ₹1,742/sq.m enhanced compensation for Gandheli landowners and rules that Arbitration Act time limits do not bind NH Act statutory arbitrations — a major win for farmers facing land acquisition.
In a significant order pronounced on 17 March 2026, the Bombay High Court has finally put an end to the long-pending litigation over the Kanjur Marg salt pan land, dismissing the lessee’s suit as infructuous after the 99-year lease term expired on 14 October 2016. The ruling paves the way for the Union of India and state agencies to proceed with development on the 500-acre Arthur and Jenkins Salt Works parcels.

Kanjur Marg Salt Pan Land: Bombay High Court Dismisses 21-Year-Old Suit as 99-Year Lease Expires, Clears Path for Development

In a significant order pronounced on 17 March 2026, the Bombay High Court has finally put an end to the long-pending litigation over the Kanjur Marg salt pan land, dismissing the lessee’s suit as infructuous after the 99-year lease term expired on 14 October 2016. The ruling paves the way for the Union of India and state agencies to proceed with development on the 500-acre Arthur and Jenkins Salt Works parcels.
Bombay High Court evicts rent-protected Mumbai tenant after unauthorized kitchen-to-bedroom swap and other changes—proving even strong protections under Bombay Rent Act 1947 have limits when tenants misuse them. A 41-year battle ends with landlord victory.

Rent-Control Protected Tenant Evicted After 41-Years Legal Battle: Shifted Kitchen for Extra Bedroom Without Permission

Bombay High Court evicts rent-protected Mumbai tenant after unauthorized kitchen-to-bedroom swap and other changes—proving even strong protections under Bombay Rent Act 1947 have limits when tenants misuse them. A 41-year battle ends with landlord victory.