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After two decades of legal battle, the Bombay High Court has ordered the vacation of three shops on a prime 450 sq yard open plot in Bandra, ruling that occupants inducted by the original lessee have no independent right once the head tenancy is terminated.

Unauthorized Occupants Cannot Claim Ownership Of Land Simply By Occupying It For Years: Bombay HC

Bombay High Court rules that occupants must prove hostile possession to claim land, dismissing a Nashik claim and driving transparency in rural real estate markets.
The Bombay High Court on March 6, 2026, dismissed a petition alleging a co-op society's voters' list ballooned from 23 to 61 members, ruling petitioners ignored the objection remedy and that factual disputes require evidence, not writ jurisdiction.

No Inheritance Without Consent: Bombay HC Says Tenancy Transfers on Public Premises Need Landlord Approval

The Bombay High Court has ruled that tenancy rights cannot override contractual restrictions on public premises, upholding LIC’s eviction of Niloufer Marshall from a Mumbai flat. Learn the implications in 2025.
Bombay High Court dismisses a plea to force Indian Bank into a loan settlement, affirming that borrowers cannot demand OTS. The ruling prioritizes banks’ rights to recover public funds.

Bombay High Court: Borrowers Can’t Force Banks to Settle Defaulted Loans

Bombay High Court dismisses a plea to force Indian Bank into a loan settlement, affirming that borrowers cannot demand OTS. The ruling prioritizes banks’ rights to recover public funds.
Renewal of Lease = New Lease, Attracts Stamp Duty Bombay High Court

Renewal of Lease = New Lease, Attracts Stamp Duty Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that renewal of a lease deed constitutes a new lease, attracting fresh stamp duty. The judgment in the Tejomay Apartments case will significantly impact property owners renewing long-term government leases across Maharashtra.
In a sharp rebuke to misuse of public interest litigation, the Bombay High Court on April 8, 2026, dismissed a 13-year-old PIL challenging the redevelopment of a luxury tower on Altamount Road, calling it a private grievance disguised as a public cause. The court noted that the building was already constructed and partly occupied as per valid approvals, with no proven safety hazards.

No One Can Use Society Facilities Without Paying Their Share: Bombay High Court Rules in ₹12 Lakh Maintenance Dues Case

The Bombay High Court has ruled that residents, including legal heirs, cannot use a housing society’s facilities without paying maintenance dues — ordering payment of ₹12.15 lakh with 9% interest.