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The Bombay High Court has set aside the registration of a developer-backed co-operative housing society in a Baramati project, ruling that authorities acted illegally by bypassing a pending purchaser-led application under MOFA and creating a fait accompli.

Bombay High Court Upholds ‘Registered Documents Give Notice to the Whole World’ Principle in Landmark Property Dispute

In a decisive judgment on December 8, 2025, the Bombay High Court upheld the principle that registered documents give notice to the whole world, dismissing a 2014 suit over a Pune property as barred by limitation. Pegged on a 1982 MoU ignored for decades, the ruling protects registered transactions and curbs abusive lawsuits.
The Maharashtra government has set up a high-level committee led by the Chief Secretary after the Bombay High Court pulled up authorities over dumping grounds located near residential areas. The panel will examine BMC’s waste-management plan and recommend long-term solutions.

State Forms High-Level Panel to Review Dumping Grounds Near Homes After Bombay HC’s Strong Orders

The Maharashtra government has set up a high-level committee led by the Chief Secretary after the Bombay High Court pulled up authorities over dumping grounds located near residential areas. The panel will examine BMC’s waste-management plan and recommend long-term solutions.
Bombay HC dismisses plea: Basement & parking not a 'flat' under MCS Act → no membership in coop society. Justice Borkar upholds strict sanctioned-plan rule.

Bombay High Court Rules: Differential Maintenance Charges in Co-op Societies Presumed Legal Unless Challenged and Set Aside

In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has affirmed that cooperative societies can impose higher maintenance on commercial units via resolutions, presumed valid until set aside. The case involving Chembur’s Sanket Society highlights the need for direct challenges in disputes over parking, revenue, and old agreements.
In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has cleared the path for the BMC to take direct control of a Malad East slum rehabilitation project, rehabilitating eligible dwellers at its own expense after cancelling a private developer's NOC for non-compliance. The decision prioritizes public amenities on civic land and highlights landowner rights in Mumbai's redevelopment landscape.

Transit Rent Default Can Cost Builders Their Personal Assets, Bombay HC Signals in Strong Order

The Bombay High Court has ruled that developers who default on paying transit rent to slum dwellers can now have dues recovered from their personal assets, thanks to the newly inserted Section 33B. Calling for strict implementation, the Court directed SRA to decide transit rent complaints within 15 days and ensure immediate disbursal with interest.
“Enough is Enough” – Bombay High Court forms its own inspection squad to catch builders flouting anti-dust rules as Mumbai chokes again. 60% of pollution comes from construction sites, says IIT-NEERI study. Next hearing: 15 Dec.

“Enough is Enough”: Bombay High Court Sends Inspection Team to Catch Polluting Builders

“Enough is Enough” – Bombay High Court forms its own inspection squad to catch builders flouting anti-dust rules as Mumbai chokes again. 60% of pollution comes from construction sites, says IIT-NEERI study. Next hearing: 15 Dec.