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

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.

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.

Building on a Relative’s Land? It Doesn’t Make You the Owner

A four-decade-old property battle between two brothers from Akola ended with the Bombay High Court ruling that constructing a house on family land doesn’t grant ownership. The Court clarified that licences are personal rights that end with the licensee’s death.

If You’re a Loan Guarantor, Your Property Can Be Attached and Auctioned — Even If You Move Court, Rules Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that cooperative societies can legally attach and auction a guarantor’s property for unpaid loans — even if the guarantor files a civil case. The judgment clarifies that civil courts have no jurisdiction once recovery begins under the MCS Act.