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In a massive win for Mumbai landowners, Bombay HC slams MMRDA: "You can't force TDR—pay cash as law demands!"

Senior Citizens First: Builders Face Removal If Redevelopment Delays Leave Elderly Roofless

Senior citizens affected by delayed redevelopment now have real protection. Backed by Bombay High Court orders, the Maharashtra Housing Department’s December 15 GR empowers authorities to monitor projects, hear grievances and even remove defaulting builders across MHADA, SRA, BMC and MMRDA redevelopments.
The Bombay High Court has delivered a sharp warning to occupants who sign rehabilitation agreements and still approach courts to delay demolition. Calling such conduct an abuse of process, the Court dismissed multiple suits and imposed heavy costs, reinforcing that redevelopment cannot be stalled through strategic litigation.

Signing a Rehab Agreement and Still Going to Court? Bombay HC Says It Can Cost You Dearly

The Bombay High Court has delivered a sharp warning to occupants who sign rehabilitation agreements and still approach courts to delay demolition. Calling such conduct an abuse of process, the Court dismissed multiple suits and imposed heavy costs, reinforcing that redevelopment cannot be stalled through strategic litigation.
In a powerful pro-homebuyer verdict, the Bombay High Court has held that allottees are “generally very vulnerable” and cannot be placed on equal footing with promoters, clearing the way for withdrawal of deposited refund amounts during developer appeals.

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.